Faith and Miracles: St. Januarius & the Diocletian Persecution (19 September)
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 7:52
About this sermon
Why does the preserved blood of St. Januarius reportedly liquefy centuries after his martyrdom—and what does this remarkable phenomenon reveal about the Catholic Faith? St. Januarius, also known as San Gennaro, was a bishop and martyr during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. After being arrested while ministering to imprisoned Christians, he and his companions were condemned to death. His blood was preserved and remains associated with an extraordinary recurring event in Naples: its apparent liquefaction during public ceremonies surrounding his feast. This Catholic homily examines the martyrdom of St. Januarius, the famous blood miracle, other extraordinary signs found throughout Church history, and the answer Catholics can offer when skeptics ask, “If God exists, where is the evidence?” The miracle also carries a spiritual message: the saints are alive in Christ, the Church cannot be destroyed, and Catholics must remain steadfast in faith and hope—even when the world appears consumed by darkness. 00:00 St. Januarius and the Diocletian persecution 00:26 The continuing miracle in Naples 00:41 Priest at fifteen and bishop at twenty 01:14 Arrested while assisting persecuted Catholics 01:29 The wild beasts and his martyrdom 01:52 The preserved blood of St. Januarius 02:25 How the public ceremony unfolds 03:13 When and how the blood liquefies 03:28 Can science explain the phenomenon? 03:53 Other extraordinary Catholic miracles 04:33 A worldwide presentation of Catholic evidence 04:48 Living faith and the unchanging Gospel 05:28 Why does the blood still liquefy? 06:01 Evidence for God and the Catholic Faith 06:33 The virtue needed in our age 07:15 Cling firmly to faith and hope 07:44 Final blessing 🙏 St. Januarius and Companions, pray for us! Please say 3 Hail Marys for the priest. #StJanuarius #CatholicMiracles #SanGennaro #CatholicFaith #ChristianMartyrs #NaplesItaly #CatholicChurch #FaithAndHope #MiracleOfTheBlood #CatholicSaints 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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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