Saint Matthias & The Grace to Be a Martyr in a Hostile World (24 February)
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 4:51
About this sermon
Ave Maria Purissima. In this powerful sermon, we reflect on Saint Matthias, chosen to replace Judas among the Apostles, and one of the seventy-two disciples sent out by Christ. From Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition, we explore his apostolic mission around the Black Sea and Georgia, where he was ultimately martyred for preaching the Gospel. But this sermon goes deeper. As our society grows increasingly hostile to Christianity, Catholics must ask themselves: 👉 Are we faithful witnesses? 👉 Are we willing to suffer for the truth? 👉 Are we even willing to make the Sign of the Cross in public? The red vestments of the martyrs remind us that martyrdom is not only about shedding blood — it is about daily faithfulness. We received the grace in Baptism. We were strengthened in Confirmation. But we must beg for perseverance. Every time the Precious Blood is elevated at Holy Mass, we should pray for the grace to live as faithful martyrs — whether in hidden sacrifices or, if God wills, even unto death. Saint Matthias, pray for us. 0:00 Ave Maria Purissima 0:15 Relic of Saint Matthias 0:30 The 70 Disciples in Scripture 1:00 The 12 Apostles & The 70 Nations 1:40 Saint Matthias’ Mission & Martyrdom 2:20 What Is a Martyr? 2:50 Society Becoming Anti-Christian 3:10 Living as a Faithful Witness 3:45 Death by a Thousand Compromises 4:05 Are You Ashamed to Be Catholic? 4:20 Pray for the Grace to Be Faithful Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #SaintMatthias #CatholicFaith #CatholicSermon #Martyrdom #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicMasculinity #FaithfulUntoDeath #CatholicCourage #ActsOfTheApostles #LatinMass
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