Blessed Osanna Andreasi (18 June): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Blessed Osanna Andreasi of Mantua (1449–1505) was one of the great Dominican mystics of Renaissance Italy. Born into a noble family connected to the ruling Gonzaga dynasty, she experienced extraordinary visions from childhood, embraced a life of prayer and penance, and became a trusted spiritual advisor to the rulers of Mantua. In this episode of The Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler, discover how Blessed Osanna received heavenly revelations, endured hidden sufferings united to Christ's Passion, guided nobles and commoners alike, and became renowned for her wisdom, humility, and charity. Despite facing opposition, misunderstanding, and accusations from others, Blessed Osanna remained steadfast in her devotion to Our Lord. Her life demonstrates the power of prayer, holiness, and complete trust in God's providence. Join us as we explore the remarkable story of this Dominican tertiary whose influence reached from convent walls to the courts of princes. "Life and death consist in loving God." – The message that shaped Blessed Osanna's entire life. 🙏 May her example inspire us to pursue holiness through prayer, charity, humility, and fidelity to Christ. 00:00 Introduction to Blessed Osanna Andreasi 00:26 Renaissance Italy and holy women of influence 00:50 Birth and noble family background in Mantua 01:07 Childhood religious experiences begin 01:15 The heavenly voice: "Life and death consist in loving God" 01:30 Vision of Paradise and angelic instruction 01:46 Early life of prayer, penance, and ecstasies 02:01 Parents misunderstand her mystical experiences 02:08 Learning to read despite opposition 02:32 Desire to join the Dominican Third Order 02:39 Her father's resistance to religious life 02:48 Receiving the Dominican habit 02:56 Decision to remain in the convent permanently 03:11 Living as a novice for 37 years 03:35 Caring for siblings with heroic humility 03:51 Mystical betrothal to Christ 04:05 Invisible ring and spiritual consolations 04:12 False accusations and persecution 04:38 Participation in Christ's Passion 05:00 Hidden stigmata and intense sufferings 05:09 Duke Frederick entrusts Mantua to her care 05:32 Governing with wisdom and prudence 05:49 Trusted advisor to the ruling family 06:14 Interceding for the poor and oppressed 06:31 Final profession as a Dominican tertiary 06:39 Last years and growing detachment from the world 06:48 Death of Blessed Osanna in 1505 07:03 Professor Edmund Gardner's reflections 07:24 Her desire for perfect love of God 07:57 Spiritual friendship with Fr. Gerolamo 08:36 Recorded spiritual conversations 09:07 Mystical friendship rooted in Christ 10:33 Influence of Savonarola and Church reform 11:04 Visions concerning Italy's future 11:36 Concern for corruption within the Church 12:06 Prayers for Pope Alexander VI 12:52 Charity, mercy, and service to others 13:29 Encounters with nobles and commoners 13:45 Care for family and final reflections https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/june/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/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. #BlessedOsannaAndreasi #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #FrAlbanButler #DominicanSaints #CatholicHistory #ChristianMysticism #MysticSaints #CatholicFaith #ChurchHist

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• Blessing & Favor