Saints of December 22–25 | Adam & Eve, Advent Reflections, and Preparing for Christmas

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In this special Advent reflection, we take a thoughtful and reverent journey through the Catholic Saints of December 22, 23, 24, and 25, as we prepare our souls for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas. Rather than a traditional homily, this talk serves as a public service announcement and spiritual guide—summarizing the saints commemorated in the days leading up to Christmas, including martyrs, confessors, religious founders, and even Adam and Eve, whose feast day is fittingly celebrated on December 24. You’ll hear reflections on: St. Flavian, martyr and father of St. Bibiana Blessed Jutta of Disibodenberg, mentor of St. Hildegard of Bingen Blessed Anthony of Toulouse, Mercedarian martyr Blessed Thomas Holland, English Jesuit martyr St. Marguerite d’Youville, Canadian founder of hospital sisters St. Nicholas of Tolentino, mystic and preacher St. Servulus of Rome, a humble beggar-saint Adam and Eve, the first parents and foreshadowing of Christ and Mary All the Holy Ancestors of Our Lord St. Paola Elisabetta Cerioli, widow and foundress St. Anastasia, honored on Christmas Day This reflection emphasizes the continuity of salvation history, the interconnectedness of the saints, and the importance of prayer and preparation during Advent—not merely fasting or penance, but deep interior reflection. 📚 Sources referenced include: CatholicSaints.info Catholic Encyclopedia Historical hagiography and traditional calendars May these saints—our extended family in Heaven—intercede for us as we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord. 🙏 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 00:00 Opening Prayer & Advent Announcement 00:24 Purpose of the Reflection (Not a Homily) 01:04 Adam & Eve and the Meaning of Dec 24 02:12 Saints of December 22 Overview 02:15 St. Flavian, Martyr & Father of St. Bibiana 03:18 Blessed Jutta & St. Hildegard of Bingen 03:57 Blessed Anthony of Toulouse, Mercedarian Martyr 04:44 Blessed Thomas Holland, English Martyr 05:00 Saints of December 23 Introduction 05:03 St. Marguerite d’Youville (Canada) 05:41 St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Mystic 06:17 St. Servulus of Rome, Beggar-Saint 06:54 Saints of December 24 06:55 Adam & Eve, Feast Day Reflection 07:01 Holy Ancestors of Our Lord 07:17 St. Paola Elisabetta Cerioli 07:55 Saints of December 25 – St. Anastasia 08:10 Catholic Saints Sources Explained 09:31 Final Advent Exhortation & Blessing http://catholicsaints.mobi/index.html 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us 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/ 🔴 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.us/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 ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #CatholicSaints #SaintsOfTheDay #AdventReflection #PreparingForChristmas #CatholicAdvent #AdamAndEve #CatholicTradition #CatholicHomily #TraditionalCatholic #SaintsCalendar #CatholicChristmas

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• Christmas