Render to Caesar and to God | On Trust, Hierarchy, and Faith

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In this powerful homily for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, we reflect on Christ’s profound words: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Father explores the mystery of hierarchy, free will, and divine authority, showing how God established order in creation — from the angels to mankind — and how every authority ultimately flows from Him. This sermon challenges the modern obsession with “equality” and reminds us of the divine wisdom in natural hierarchy, our duty to God above the state, and the danger of placing our trust in worldly powers. Learn why absolute power corrupts absolutely, how Lucifer’s pride mirrors the modern state’s rejection of God, and why only in Christ do rulers and societies truly care for their people. 🕊️ Key Themes: The meaning of “Render to Caesar” The divine hierarchy and free will Trusting in God vs. trusting in the state The dangers of political idolatry The call to courage, poverty, and faith in Christ 🙏 “Give God your trust, your worship, and your surrender — and render to Caesar only what is justly his.” 📜 Gospel Reference: Matthew 22:15–21 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: The Gospel of the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost 00:20 – The question of paying taxes to Caesar 00:39 – Christ’s profound answer: “Render to Caesar…” 01:00 – The mystery of free will and divine hierarchy 01:45 – God’s respect for human authority and free will 02:40 – The natural hierarchy in creation and society 03:15 – St. Thomas Aquinas on hierarchy without sin 04:20 – “Render to Caesar”: respecting legitimate authority 05:00 – “Render to God”: acknowledging divine origin of all power 05:45 – The state’s desire for worship and trust 06:30 – Why we must not trust in princes but in God 07:05 – The danger of absolute power and rebellion against God 07:55 – Modern parallels: globalism and control 08:45 – The imitation of Lucifer’s pride in worldly powers 09:35 – The false love of the state vs. the true love of Christ 10:30 – The Christian ruler and the love of Christ in governance 11:00 – Trusting God requires courage and generosity 11:40 – The temptation of comfort over sanctity 12:10 – Do not render to Caesar what belongs to God 12:30 – Closing reflection and blessing Please say 3 Hail Marys for the priest. #RenderToCaesar #CatholicHomily #TraditionalLatinMass #CatholicFaith #GospelReflection #SundayHomily #CatholicSermon #RenderToGod #FaithAndReason #CatholicTeaching #TLM #GospelOfMatthew #CatholicChurch #HierarchyAndFaith #TrustInGod #DivineOrder #CatholicYouTube #FreeWill #ChristTheKing #SpiritualReflection 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/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/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.

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