Dom Guarenger’s Take on St. Matthew | Faith, Virginity & Martyrdom

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St. Matthew responded completely when Jesus Christ commanded him, “Follow Me.” He abandoned his former life, became one of the Twelve Apostles, wrote the first Gospel, preached the Faith in Ethiopia, and ultimately shed his blood for Christ. In this sermon for the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, commemorated on September 21, we consider his conversion, lifelong austerity, missionary work, defense of consecrated virginity, and martyrdom while celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Dom Guéranger observes that St. Matthew never forgot Christ’s words at the banquet in his home: “The days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they shall fast.” St. Clement of Alexandria relates that Matthew practiced great austerity, sustaining himself on vegetables and wild fruits. Tradition recounts that while preaching in Ethiopia, St. Matthew raised the king’s daughter, St. Iphigenia, from the dead. She subsequently consecrated her virginity entirely to Christ. When King Hirtacus attempted to force her into marriage, Matthew defended her sacred vow. Enraged, the king ordered the Apostle’s death. St. Matthew was martyred at the altar while offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. He died defending a bride of Christ and remains a powerful heavenly patron of consecrated virgins and religious sisters. Through his intercession, may every consecrated soul become a pleasing fragrance to Christ and bring countless souls into His Church. St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist, and Martyr, pray for us! 00:00 Opening prayer 00:10 Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle 00:16 Commemoration of Ember Saturday 00:23 The meaning of Matthew’s name 00:29 Christ commands, “Follow Me” 00:39 Matthew gives himself entirely to Christ 00:45 Dom Guéranger on Matthew’s austerity 00:53 Christ speaks at Matthew’s banquet 01:01 The children of the Bridegroom 01:15 St. Clement of Alexandria on Matthew’s fasting 01:24 Matthew’s lifelong austerity 01:36 The Apostle remembers Christ’s words 01:43 Protecting the brides of Christ 01:51 Consecrated virgins and the Kingdom of God 02:00 St. Matthew’s mission in Ethiopia 02:07 Raising the king’s daughter from the dead 02:17 St. Iphigenia consecrates herself to Christ 02:33 King Hirtacus orders Matthew’s death 02:39 Martyrdom during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 02:53 St. Matthew’s support for religious sisters 03:09 Matthew’s words in rites of consecration 03:22 Asking St. Matthew’s intercession 03:32 A prayer for the brides of Christ 03:40 The spiritual fruit of consecrated life 03:56 Apostle of holy virginity 04:04 Prayer to St. Matthew 04:11 Watch over Christ’s chosen flock 04:18 Closing prayer For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #SaintMatthew #CatholicHomily #FeastDay #CatholicSaints #Apostles #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicFaith #HolyMass #Martyrdom #ConsecratedLife #GospelOfMatthew 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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