St. Bernardine of Sienna (20 May): The Saint Who Served Fearlessly During the Plague

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St. Bernardine of Siena lived through one of the darkest moments in human history — the Black Plague. While fear consumed society, this Franciscan saint courageously served the sick, cared for the dying, and preached repentance and salvation. In this sermon, discover: ✝️ How St. Bernardine ministered during the plague ✝️ Why Christians must fear sin more than bodily death ✝️ The origin of the famous “IHS” Christogram ✝️ The miracle that transformed his preaching voice ✝️ His preaching against gambling, revenge, vanity, and superstition ✝️ Why the greatest miracle is the conversion of souls St. Bernardine reminds us that holiness means loving God and neighbor more than comfort, safety, or worldly rewards. “If we die from it, blessed be God. If we live through it, may we be an example to others.” 0:00 – Introduction to St. Bernardine of Siena 0:22 – The Black Plague devastates Italy 0:39 – Bernardine volunteers in plague hospitals 1:04 – Calling young men to heroic charity 1:20 – Serving the elderly and vulnerable 1:37 – A true pandemic and fear of death 2:00 – Fear for the body vs. fear for the soul 2:17 – Bernardine’s fearless service 2:32 – Exhaustion, prayer, and discernment 2:57 – Preparing to meet God 3:04 – Joining the Franciscans 3:21 – His weak voice before preaching 3:38 – The miraculous transformation of his voice 3:53 – A simple and direct preaching style 4:16 – 30,000 people hear him preach 4:25 – Preparing sermons with care 4:33 – Preaching against the sins of the age 5:02 – Revenge and vendettas in Europe 5:17 – The origin of the IHS symbol 5:58 – Bernardine’s lasting legacy 6:46 – Opposition and accusations against him 7:11 – Defended before the popes 7:18 – Preaching 80 days in Rome 7:25 – Refusing the office of bishop 7:54 – Growth of the Franciscan order 8:12 – St. John Capistrano as his student 8:26 – Dying while preaching the Gospel 8:42 – The miracle of converted souls 8:57 – Seeking treasures in heaven 9:27 – The lesson of the Ascension 9:43 – Courage during times of plague 10:01 – Final prayer and exhortation https://www.olmcfssp.org/index.php/olmc 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. 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" = 🔔 #Catholic #SaintBernardine #CatholicSaints #TraditionalCatholic #BlackPlague #Franciscan #CatholicSermon #IHS #LatinMass #CatholicFaith #ChurchHistory #Christianity #SaintOfTheDay #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicTeaching