St. Bernard of Clairvaux (20 August): The Crisis of Masculinity in the Church

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What does authentic Catholic masculinity look like? In this powerful sermon, we examine the crisis of Christian manhood in the modern West and rediscover a radically Catholic vision of masculinity through St. Bernard of Clairvaux—abbot, reformer, preacher, Doctor of the Church, and fearless servant of Christ the King. True masculinity is not brutality, vanity, or worldly domination. It is perseverance in the good despite difficulty, sacrifice, discipline, virtue, obedience, courage, and a willingness to embrace the Cross. St. Bernard embodied a higher form of Christian chivalry. At only 22, he entered monastic life with dozens of other men, later founded Clairvaux, embraced severe penance, pursued holiness, defended the Faith, counseled popes and rulers, and spent himself in service to Christ. Catholic men today are still being called to something greater than comfort. The Church needs men willing to become soldiers of Christ—men prepared for sacrifice, spiritual warfare, religious vocation, fatherhood, leadership, prayer, virtue, and perseverance. If you are a Catholic man seeking purpose, discipline, holiness, and a deeper understanding of authentic Christian masculinity, this message is for you. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us. 0:00 You Are the Salt of the Earth 0:17 Why Are Men Losing Interest in Religion? 1:39 The Crisis of Christian Masculinity 2:34 Recovering the Church Militant 3:49 St. Thomas Aquinas on Effeminacy & Perseverance 4:48 Why Young Men Crave Challenge 5:45 Priesthood & Religious Life as a Great Adventure 6:19 The Family That Overtook Christ 7:29 St. Bernard’s Higher Chivalry 8:20 Bernard Leads Men Into Monastic Life 8:59 The Founding of Clairvaux 9:49 A Fortress of the Church Militant 10:18 St. Bernard Changes Christendom 11:08 The Catholic Ideal of Christian Manhood For more please visit http://www.reginaprophetarum.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest The book Fr speaks of on St Bernard's family http://www.amazon.com/The-Family-That-Overtook-Christ/dp/0819826251/?tag=audiosancto-20 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #Catholic #CatholicMen #CatholicMasculinity #StBernard #ChristianManhood #ChurchMilitant #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith #SpiritualWarfare #ChristTheKing #CatholicTradition #CatholicSermon #Masculinity #CatholicVocations

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