Fr. Perricone on Lepanto, Charlie Kirk & the Holy Cross

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On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Fr. George Perricone reflects on the Cross as the Catholic’s crown, glory, light, courage, buckler, and shield. He begins with the great Catholic victory associated with Don John of Austria and the Battle of Lepanto, recalling the image of the crucifix raised before the Christian fleet as a sign of confidence in Christ. But the power of the Cross is not merely something from history. The Blood shed on Calvary is made sacramentally present at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Through Christ’s sacrifice, our sins are washed away in Confession, demons are put to flight, and Christians receive strength to endure the darkness of this “valley of tears.” Fr. Perricone then reflects on the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, describing the sorrow and darkness surrounding his death and calling Catholics back to the one source of hope that no earthly evil can overcome: the Cross of Jesus Christ. When darkness seems overwhelming, take up the crucifix. Kiss the Five Wounds. Make the Sign of the Cross. Kneel when the Cross passes before you. And like the Christians who came before us: Lift high the Cross. Christ will conquer. #FrPerricone #ExaltationOfTheCross #HolyCross #BattleOfLepanto #DonJohnOfAustria #CatholicSermon #CatholicTradition #HolyMass #Confession #SpiritualWarfare #CharlieKirk #JesusChrist #SensusFidelium 00:00 Opening 00:09 Real Estate for Life 00:40 In the Name of the Father 00:50 Don John of Austria & the Catholic Fleet 01:03 Facing an Overwhelming Enemy 01:25 Don John Takes His Place 01:40 The Seven-Foot Crucifix 02:05 Victory Through the Cross 02:20 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 02:35 The Cross: Our Crown, Glory & Courage 02:48 Redemption Through the Blood of the Cross 02:55 The Cross and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 03:10 The Cross and Confession 03:24 Our Buckler and Shield 03:46 Why Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross 04:02 Wearing the Crucifix 04:18 Sharing in Christ’s Victory 04:28 When Darkness Seems to Strangle Us 04:37 Kiss the Five Wounds of Christ 04:51 A Week of Darkness 05:05 Charlie Kirk 05:28 Shot by an Assassin 05:35 Sorrow at His Death 05:44 His Relationship to the Catholic Faith 06:01 The Cross Shines in the Darkness 06:25 Calvary and Good Friday 06:38 The Cross Is Stronger Than Darkness 06:58 Christ Will Conquer 07:13 Kneel When the Cross Passes 07:28 Share in the Power of Christ 07:46 Imitate Don John 07:56 Lift High the Cross 08:19 God Bless You https://www.youtube.com/@MyDearCatholicFriends https://www.fatherperricone.com/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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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• Holiness
• Jesus Christ