St. Alphonsus Speaks During the All Benedictine Soul's Day (13 November)

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On November 14th, the Church honors the All Benedictine Souls of the Benedictine family—those who have gone before us and still await the final purification before entering the beatific vision. In this moving sermon, rooted deeply in Catholic spirituality and the teaching of St. Alphonsus Liguori, we reflect on the Judgment, the reality of eternal destiny, and the powerful role of sacrifice, prayer, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Drawing from Preparation for Death, Father explores the sobering imagery of Daniel 7:10—“the judgment sat and the books were opened.” He explains the meaning of the two “books” that will be opened before the Just Judge: the Gospel and our conscience. He reveals how the devil, the guardian angels, our own conscience, and even the instruments of Christ’s Passion will testify to the truth of our lives. This sermon is a call to holiness, reminding us that “now is the time of mercy” and that every sacrifice—silence, duty, charity, and prayer—can become a channel of grace, like “lightning rods” of Divine Mercy for souls in need. Father concludes with the consoling and beautiful prayer of St. Alphonsus, urging us to cling to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, especially through the Mass. Whether you are Benedictine, religious, clergy, or laity seeking deeper spiritual insight, this reflection will strengthen your devotion, awaken your soul, and renew your hope in God’s boundless mercy. May the souls of the faithful departed, especially our Benedictine brethren through the centuries, rest in peace. 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:08 – Reflection on All Souls & All Benedictine Souls 00:35 – The Need for Purification Before Heaven 01:02 – Our Role as “Lightning Rods” of Divine Mercy 01:58 – Daily Sacrifices Offered for Souls 02:50 – St. Alphonsus Liguori: The Judgment Scene 03:05 – The Two Books: The Gospel & Our Conscience 03:44 – Divine Justice: Works Are Weighed 04:00 – The Accusers: Devil, Angels, Conscience, and Christ 05:01 – Inspirations of the Holy Ghost 05:34 – The Separation of Good and Evil Works 05:55 – St. Peter & St. Gregory on Salvation and Idle Words 06:30 – Transition to Hope & Consolation 06:58 – St. Alphonsus’ Prayer of Gratitude and Mercy 07:52 – The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass & Our Preparation for Death 08:23 – Prayers for All Benedictine Souls 08:44 – Closing Invocation & Blessing For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #Catholic #Benedictine #AllSouls #StAlphonsus #PreparationForDeath #CatholicSermon #TraditionalCatholic #HolyMass #SacredHeart #Purgatory #CatholicHomily #FourLastThings #DivineMercy #CatholicSpirituality #BenedictineOrder 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 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/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔