Like Trees Rooted in Christ ~ Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP

About this sermon

In today’s homily, we reflect not on the Gospel, but on the Epistle, which exhorts us to be “rooted and founded in charity” (in karitati radicati et fundati). The imagery of the tree, its roots, trunk, branches, and fruit runs throughout Sacred Scripture. Just as a tree must be rooted deeply to live and bear fruit, so must our souls be rooted in the charity of Christ. 🌳 Key Themes in This Homily: Why being “radicalized” in faith means being rooted in God’s love. How virtues, sacraments, and the liturgy form our spiritual roots. The importance of not only leaves but fruits—good works born of grace. Christ as the Vine, and we the branches who must abide in Him. The Cross as the New Tree of Life bringing redemption. The Church as the mustard tree, where all nations find refuge. Our final destination: the Heavenly Jerusalem and the Tree of Life in eternity. ✨ As autumn begins and the leaves fall, we are reminded to remain deeply rooted in Christ’s charity, bearing fruits of grace and virtue that will last into eternal life. 🙏 May this reflection encourage you to grow as a living member of Christ and His Church, rooted in love, nourished by grace, and destined for the everlasting garden of heaven. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Sign of the Cross 00:30 – Why reflect on the Epistle 01:00 – What it means to be “radicalized” in Christ 02:00 – The roots of the spiritual life: virtues, gifts, sacraments 03:00 – Leaves and fruits in the Christian life 04:30 – The cursed fig tree and fruitfulness 05:30 – Christ as the Vine, we as the branches 07:00 – The Cross as the Tree of Life 08:00 – The Church as the mustard tree 09:00 – The Heavenly Jerusalem and the Tree of Life 10:30 – Autumn reflections and final exhortation Fr’s new books on the Eucharist & Priests are here: On the Holy Eucharist - https://fraternitypublications.com/product/ego-eimi-it-is-i/ On the sacred Priesthood - http://aroucapress.com/x-ray-of-the-priest & use "Arouca" (it is case sensitive) for 10% off in the Coupon Code Section Near Missed Masses - https://aroucapress.com/near-missed-masses & use "Arouca" (it is case sensitive) for 10% off in the Coupon Code Section Their quarterly magazine Dowry here: https://fssp.co.uk/category/dowry/ Seminary blog: http://fsspwigratzbad.blogspot.com/ #CatholicHomily #RootedInCharity #CatholicFaith #TreeOfLife #SacredScripture #CatholicSermon #ChristianFaith #VineAndBranches #CatholicChurch #Homily 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/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. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔

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• Jesus Christ
• Christian Living
• Spiritual Growth