St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (7 December) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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Discover the profound life, teachings, and heroic virtues of Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church, honored on December 7th. This in-depth narration explores his miraculous calling, fearless defense of Catholic doctrine, conversion of St. Augustine, confrontation with emperors, love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his foundational role in shaping Western liturgy—including the introduction of Ambrosian hymnody and alternate Psalmody. Born into a noble Roman family and marked from infancy by the miraculous “bees on the lips” prophecy of eloquence, Ambrose rose unexpectedly from catechumen to Bishop by the acclamation of the people of Milan. He became one of the greatest defenders of the Incarnation against the Arian heresy, a wise spiritual father, and a courageous shepherd who risked his life to protect his flock. This video recounts: • His miraculous early signs • His election as Bishop • His battles against Arianism • His defense of the rights of the Church against imperial overreach • His deep Marian theology • His conversion of Saint Augustine • His devotion, writings, and death in holiness Perfect for Advent meditation, Catholic study, Church history, or spiritual inspiration, this detailed account draws from Roman, Ambrosian, and Eastern liturgies to honor one of the Church’s greatest Fathers. 📘 May Saint Ambrose, glorious doctor and fearless shepherd, intercede for us and lead us closer to Christ during this Advent season. 00:00 – Introduction: Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor 00:18 – Ambrose and the Arian Crisis 01:06 – Ambrose Among the Great Doctors of the Church 01:19 – Why His Feast Is Celebrated on December 7 01:43 – The Road to Bethlehem & Ambrose’s Legacy 02:05 – Early Life: Bees, Prophecy & Calling 03:13 – From Catechumen to Bishop 03:41 – Defender of the Incarnation Against Arianism 04:06 – Persecution & Siege of the Basilica 05:06 – Ambrosian Chant: Origin of Alternating Psalmody 05:51 – Ambrose the Poet & Father of Western Hymnody 07:03 – Defender of Church Rights Against Imperial Power 08:12 – Ambrose vs. Imperial Tyranny 08:44 – Pagan Revival Attempt: The Altar of Victory 09:45 – Teaching Emperors: “Son of the Church” 10:22 – Ambrose and Emperor Theodosius 11:27 – Ambrose: Shepherd & Confessor 12:11 – Ambrose and the Conversion of St. Augustine 12:49 – Family Devotion: Satyrus & Marcellina 14:39 – Enduring Memory of Ambrose 17:13 – Ambrose as Doctor of Virginity 18:05 – Liturgical Readings on His Life 20:03 – Ambrose Confronts Maximus 20:51 – Ambrose Rebukes Theodosius 21:54 – Foretelling His Death 22:42 – The Ambrosian Hymns & Responsories 23:46 – Hymn in Honor of Saint Ambrose 24:20 – Ambrose and Augustine in Baptism 26:03 – Eastern Hymns Praising Ambrose 29:12 – Praising Ambrose’s Gifts & Virtues 30:31 – Ambrose’s Love for Christ 32:02 – Ambrose the Defender of the Faith 33:23 – Intercessions & Final Prayers 34:30 – Advent Reflection: Prince of Peace 36:11 – Closing Responsory: The Son of Man Comes 36:36 – Conclusion https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/december/december-7-st-ambrose-bishop-and-doctor-of-the-church/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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://sensusfidelium.tv/@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" = 🔔 ▶ 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. #SaintAmbrose #DoctorOfTheChurch #CatholicSaints #ChurchFathers #AdventReflections #AmbrosianChant #StAugustine #CatholicHistory #December7 #FeastDay #ChristianFaith #Arianism #Ear

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