St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow (8 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Bridget of Sweden (1303–1373), a mystic, visionary, wife, mother, and foundress of the Bridgettine Order. Known for her profound devotion to the Passion of Christ, her tireless charity, and her many revelations, St. Bridget is honored as one of the great saints of the Church. This narration from Butler’s Lives of the Saints (October 8th entry) brings to life her story of faith, sacrifice, and holiness: ✨ Born of noble blood in Sweden and raised in deep piety. ✨ Married to Ulf Gudmarsson, with whom she had eight children (including St. Catherine of Sweden). ✨ After her husband’s death, she devoted herself entirely to prayer, penance, and works of mercy. ✨ Founder of the Bridgettine Order, a unique double monastery system for men and women. ✨ Famous for her mystical revelations and deep meditations on the Passion of Christ. ✨ Canonized in 1391 by Pope Boniface IX. Her feast day is celebrated on October 8th (in Butler’s Lives), though in the modern Roman calendar she is commemorated on July 23rd. 0:00 Introduction – The Lives of the Saints by Father Albin Butler 0:10 October 8th – Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden 0:20 Noble Birth and Childhood Piety 1:39 Vision of Christ Crucified at Age 10 2:24 Marriage to Ulf Gudmarsson & Family Life 3:17 Children and Their Vocations (including St. Catherine of Sweden) 3:56 Pilgrimage with Her Husband to Compostela 4:36 Death of Ulf Gudmarsson & St. Bridget’s Widowhood 5:41 Founding the Monastery of Vadstena (Bridgettine Order) 6:42 Rule of the Bridgettine Order – Double Monasteries 8:07 Pilgrimage to Rome & Life of Penance 9:04 Revelations and Mystical Visions of St. Bridget 11:15 Church Judgment on Her Revelations 12:05 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 12:33 Last Days, Sufferings, and Death (1373) 13:20 Canonization of St. Bridget (1391) 13:47 Her Legacy & Feast Day in the Church 14:47 Reflection – Lessons from the Passion of Christ https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/st-bridget/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StBridgetOfSweden #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #CatholicSpirituality #ButlersLivesOfTheSaints #SaintsStories #FeastDay #CatholicMystic 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴