Saint Catherine Laboure (28 November): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Catherine Labouré, the humble Daughter of Charity chosen by the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring the Miraculous Medal to the world. This episode of The Lives of the Saints (Nov. 28) shares the profound story of her childhood, her entrance into religious life, and the extraordinary heavenly visions she received in 1830. Born in 1806 to a farming family, Catherine—originally named Zoe Labouré—was the only child in her large family who never learned to read or write. After losing her mother at just eight years old, young Zoe took on household responsibility until she discerned her religious vocation at age fourteen. Though her father hesitated, she later entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris. On July 18, 1830, St. Catherine experienced her first major apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who entrusted her with a mission that would change the spiritual lives of millions. Later visions on November 27 revealed the design of what would become the Miraculous Medal — showing Mary standing on a globe, crushing the serpent, and radiating heavenly grace. Through her confessor, Fr. Aladel, the medal was minted in 1832. Devotion spread rapidly, accompanied by countless miracles — including the famous conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne in 1842. Though Catherine lived a hidden life as a humble nun, janitor, and caretaker, she became one of the most influential saints of the 19th century. St. Catherine Labouré died on December 31, 1876, and was canonized in 1947. Today, millions continue to wear the Miraculous Medal with faith in the graces Mary promised. If you enjoyed this episode of Lives of the Saints, please like, share, and subscribe for more daily saint stories that inspire and strengthen the Catholic faith. 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Early life of Zoe (St. Catherine Labouré) 00:30 – Childhood and loss of her mother 00:40 – Sister enters religious life; Zoe runs the household 00:50 – Calling to religious life at age 14 01:00 – Enters Sisters of Charity, takes name Catherine 01:10 – Arrival in Paris and relics of St. Vincent de Paul 01:20 – First extraordinary vision 01:37 – July 18, 1830: First major apparition 02:00 – Prophecies revealed by the Blessed Virgin 02:17 – November 27, 1830: The Miraculous Medal vision 02:48 – The medal's design and symbolism 03:02 – Command to mint the Miraculous Medal 03:21 – Confessor Fr. Aladel and ecclesial approval 03:37 – First medals minted in 1832 03:59 – Canonical investigations 04:38 – Spread of devotion and famous conversion of Ratisbonne 05:17 – Catherine’s hidden life and humble service 05:41 – Final revelation and death 05:59 – Canonization in 1947 and legacy https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/november/ 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 🔴 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 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶ 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 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 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 #StCatherineLaboure #MiraculousMedal #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #CatholicChurch #VirginMary #MarianApparitions #SaintOfTheD