Blessed Laura Vicuna (22 January) Child Martyr of Purity, Sacrifice, & Indissolubility of Marriage
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 16:29
About this sermon
Blessed Laura Vicuña (1891–1904) is one of the most moving and tragic witnesses to purity, sacrifice, and filial love in Church history. Born in Santiago, Chile, Laura grew up amid political exile, moral scandal, and grave danger—yet her soul burned with love for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. From an early age, Laura understood the seriousness of sin, the sanctity of marriage, and the holiness of the Eucharist. While attending a Catholic boarding school run by holy religious sisters, her faith flourished. She loved Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic adoration, and referred tenderly to the tabernacle as “Jesus’ little house.” Tragically, Laura’s mother—widowed and desperate—entered an illicit union to survive. Laura recognized that her mother could not receive Holy Communion and prayed fervently for her true conversion, offering sacrifices and ultimately her own life for her mother’s soul. After suffering repeated abuse, violence, and persecution for defending purity and refusing immorality, Laura was brutally beaten by a drunken aggressor. As she lay dying at only 13 years old, she revealed her secret to her mother: “Mama, I am dying, but I am happy because I am dying for you.” This moment brought about her mother’s repentance and conversion. Beatified in March 1988, Blessed Laura Vicuña was called by Pope John Paul II “the Eucharistic Flower of the Andes.” She is today the patron of victims of abuse within the family, and a powerful intercessor for purity, marriage, and Eucharistic reverence. This video also reflects on how Blessed Laura’s witness stands in stark contrast to modern pastoral confusion, especially regarding marriage, adultery, and the worthy reception of Holy Communion, echoing the timeless words of St. John the Baptist: Non licet tibi — It is not lawful. 🙏 Blessed Laura Vicuña, pray for us. 00:00 – Opening Prayer from the Holy Mass 01:34 – Birth of Laura Vicuña in Chile 03:12 – Laura’s Love for the Eucharist 04:09 – Her Mother’s Moral Situation 04:46 – First Holy Communion & Spiritual Growth 05:20 – Laura’s Desire for Religious Life 06:59 – Confirmation & Offering Her Life 07:39 – Illness and Growing Suffering 08:08 – Violent Attack and Martyrdom 09:25 – Laura’s Final Words to Her Sister 10:01 – “I’m Dying for You, Mama” 10:44 – Conversion of Her Mother 10:48 – Beatification & Legacy 11:31 – Bishops’ Defense of Marriage & Morality 14:09 – Laura’s Sacrifice vs. Moral Compromise 16:00 – The Holy Family as the Model 16:17 – Closing Prayer For more please visit http://www.reginaprophetarum.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #BlessedLauraVicuña #CatholicSaints #ChildMartyr #EucharisticSaint #CatholicFaith #Purity #HolyEucharist #CatholicTeaching #MarriageAndFamily #CatholicHomily #TraditionalCatholic #SaintStories #PrayForUs
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