Saint Benedict the Black (4 April): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Benedict the Moor, one of the most remarkable saints in Catholic history. Born to African slaves in Sicily, St. Benedict rose from humble beginnings to become a Franciscan friar renowned for his holiness, miracles, humility, and wisdom. Despite facing racism and hardship, St. Benedict responded with meekness and charity, eventually joining a community of hermits and later the Franciscan Order. Though he could neither read nor write, he became a superior, spiritual teacher, and miracle worker, astonishing many with his infused knowledge of Scripture and deep holiness. Known for his humility, St. Benedict preferred the hidden life of a cook, yet his sanctity could not be concealed. His life is a powerful witness to faith, perseverance, and the transforming grace of God. He is the patron saint of African Americans and a shining example of sanctity for all Christians. 👉 Watch to learn how God raised a humble servant into a great saint. 00:00 – Introduction 00:25 – Birth in Sicily to African slave parents 00:49 – Known as “Il Moro Santo” (The Holy Black Man) 01:04 – Insult and prophetic encounter 01:19 – Joins the hermits 01:28 – Life in Monte Pellegrino 01:37 – Becomes Superior of hermits 01:45 – Joins the Franciscans 01:59 – Miracles and supernatural signs 02:18 – Chosen as Superior despite illiteracy 02:41 – Wisdom, leadership, and holiness 03:06 – Fame spreads across Sicily 03:20 – Gift of teaching and spiritual insight 03:45 – Returns to humble kitchen work 03:52 – Visitors seek healing and counsel 04:10 – Teachings on fasting and mortification 04:26 – Death and legacy 04:34 – Patronage and canonization https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/april/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 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.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #StBenedictTheMoor #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicFaith #ChristianInspiration #BlackSaints #FranciscanSaints #CatholicYouTube #Holiness