Ss. John Fisher & Thomas More (22 June): The Courage to Stand for Truth
- Preacher
- Sensus Fidelium
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 9:10
About this sermon
What made St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher willing to die rather than compromise the truth? In this homily, we revisit one of the most dramatic moments in Church history: King Henry VIII's break with Rome, the English Reformation, and the courageous witness of two saints who refused to deny Christ's teaching on marriage and the authority of the Church. While many remained silent out of fear, St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More stood firm. Their example challenges Catholics today to examine whether fear has kept us from speaking the truth in love and bearing witness to the Gospel. Drawing from Christ's command to "fear no one," this reflection explores the gift of courage given through the Holy Spirit, the dangers of silence, and the mission every Catholic has to defend and honor the truth entrusted to the Church. 00:00 England, pilgrimage, and the feast of St. Thomas More 00:23 The story of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon 01:05 The King's Great Matter 01:28 Why the Pope refused the annulment 01:45 Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church 02:31 St. John Fisher stands alone among the bishops 02:56 St. Thomas More's witness to truth 03:28 "The King's good servant, but God's first" 03:43 Catholic persecution in England 04:35 "Fear no one" — Christ's command 04:52 The gift of courage through Confirmation 05:27 How fear blocks the gifts of the Holy Spirit 05:44 The triumph of evil when good men do nothing 06:13 Christ's example of courage 06:40 Why these saints matter today 06:49 Modern attacks on marriage and family 07:37 God's mission for every generation 07:57 A warning from the Gospel 08:20 The hidden sin of our age: lack of courage 08:44 Prayer through the intercession of the martyrs For more please visit http://www.princeofpeacetaylors.net/homilies/ & 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #Catholic #SaintThomasMore #SaintJohnFisher #HenryVIII #CatholicChurch #CatholicFaith #CatholicHomily #ChristianCourage #Martyrs #EnglishReformation #Marriage
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