Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Canterbury | St. Thomas Becket & the Call to Martyrdom (29 December)

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In this powerful Catholic sermon delivered at Canterbury Cathedral, we reflect on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the legacy of St. Augustine of Canterbury, and the heroic martyrdom of St. Thomas à Becket. Standing in a place that once formed the very foundation of Christianity in Britain under Pope St. Gregory the Great, this sermon calls the faithful to remember England’s Catholic roots and to pray fervently for her return to the fullness of the Faith. Despite the aftermath of the Reformation and the loss of many sacred temples, the Holy Mass is offered once again in spirit and intention at Canterbury. Just as the faithful knelt here over a thousand years ago, we are reminded that God’s grace continues to pour forth through the Mass, sanctifying souls and nations alike. This sermon confronts the modern paganism of secularism, the love of money, and the loss of true honor in today’s world. Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and even literary reflections such as The Canterbury Tales, it reminds us that attachment to worldly things is the root of many spiritual evils. At the heart of this message stands St. Thomas à Becket, who chose fidelity to the Catholic Faith over royal favor, suffering martyrdom within his own cathedral. His witness challenges us to reclaim true honor—honor ordered first and foremost to the glory of God. Whether through red martyrdom or the white martyrdom of daily endurance, this sermon urges Catholics to pray for the grace to remain faithful, even unto death, in an increasingly hostile world. 📖 “If we are not granted that special grace, we will fail.” Let us pray for the strength to endure whatever martyrdom God may ask of us. 00:00 – Preaching the Gospel & the Holy Trinity 00:12 – The Significance of Canterbury Cathedral 00:27 – St. Gregory the Great & the Return of the Faith to Britain 00:36 – The Reformation and the Loss of Catholic England 00:47 – The Return of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 00:54 – St. Augustine of Canterbury & the Ancient Mass 01:12 – God’s Grace Through the Mass Across the Centuries 01:26 – Prayer for England’s Conversion 01:39 – Secularism, Islam, and the Loss of Faith 02:15 – The Love of Money as the Root of All Evil 02:53 – Our Attachments and Spiritual Failures 03:04 – Henry VIII and the Seizure of the Church 03:24 – St. Thomas à Becket: Martyr for the Faith 03:52 – Honor, Glory, and Fidelity to God 04:37 – Military Orders & Brotherhood in Christ 05:01 – Preparing for Martyrdom 05:18 – The Grace of Martyrdom 05:44 – White Martyrdom and Red Martyrdom 06:01 – Final Prayer and Blessing H/T to http://www.youtube.com/user/JMJHFPRODUCTIONS please view their many sermons 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #Catholic #CanterburyCathedral #StThomasBecket #CatholicMartyr #HolySacrificeOfTheMass #CatholicEngland #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSermon #Martyrdom #CatholicHistory #ReturnToTheFaith #ChristianMartyr #CatholicPilgrimage

Topics

• Suffering & Trials
• Holiness
• Jesus Christ