Saint Robert of Molesme (29 April): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Robert of Molesme, a great reformer of monastic life and founder of the Cistercian Order, from The Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler. Born in 1018 in Champagne, St. Robert entered religious life at a young age and quickly distinguished himself by his holiness and zeal for authentic Benedictine discipline. Faced with resistance, corruption, and laxity among monks, he courageously pursued reform—eventually founding the monastery of Cîteaux (Cistercium) in 1098, laying the foundation for one of the most influential monastic movements in Church history. This powerful story highlights: The struggle for authentic religious reform The dangers of spiritual complacency The courage to pursue holiness despite opposition The origins of the Cistercian Order 📖 A must-watch for those seeking deeper Catholic spirituality, discipline, and inspiration from the saints. 🙏 St. Robert of Molesme, pray for us! 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Birth and Early Life (1018, Champagne) 0:32 Entry into Benedictine Life 0:40 Becoming Prior and Abbot 0:49 Struggles with Disobedient Monks 1:07 Called to Lead Hermits 1:16 Spiritual Leadership and Reform 1:24 Founding Molesme Community 1:38 Growth and Decline into Relaxation 2:02 Retreat into Solitude and Prayer 2:20 Chosen Abbot Again 2:28 Return to Molesme 2:45 Failure of Reform Efforts 3:00 Zealous Monks Seek True Observance 3:15 Departure to Found New Community 3:29 Approval from Archbishop Hugh 3:44 Founding of Cîteaux (1098) 4:16 Origin of the Cistercian Order 4:32 Support from Duke of Burgundy 4:45 Rule and Monastic Discipline 5:02 Return to Molesme by Papal Order 5:36 Final Years as Abbot 6:00 Death (1110) and Longevity 6:16 Miracles and Canonization https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/april/st-robert-abbot-of-molesme-founder-of-the-cistercians/ 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 #StRobertOfMolesme #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #Cistercians #CatholicFaith #SaintOfTheDay #ChurchHistory #CatholicYouTube #MonasticLife #ChristianSaints