St. Calixtus, Pope & Martyr (14 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Join us as we reflect on St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr, whose feast day is celebrated on October 14th. This episode from The Lives of the Saints by Father Alban Butler explores the remarkable life, trials, and sanctity of this early pontiff who strengthened the Church in times of turmoil. St. Callistus was a Roman by birth and successor of Pope Zephyrinus. He governed the Church during the reigns of Emperor Alexander Severus and Heliogabalus, defending the faith amidst great moral and political corruption. Despite opposition and unrest, he upheld true religion, promoted virtue, and died a martyr for Christ around AD 222. Discover how this great saint founded the Catacombs of St. Callistus, established early Ember Days, and laid the foundation for Christian burial traditions — all in fidelity to the Gospel and the eternal hope of the Resurrection. 🙏 Key themes in this reading: The steadfast leadership of St. Callistus during persecution The historical context of early Christian Rome The founding of the Roman catacombs The example of Christian charity and reverence for the dead Faith, endurance, and martyrdom in the early Church 🕊️ From: The Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler 📅 Feast Day: October 14 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Life and Pontificate of St. Callistus 02:00 The Reign of Heliogabalus and Alexander Severus 04:20 Christian Virtue and the Emperor’s Favor 05:50 The Martyrdom of St. Callistus 07:00 Translation of His Relics and Legacy 09:00 Christian Burial and the Hope of Resurrection https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/st-calixtus-pope/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StCallistus #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #PopeAndMartyr #FaithAndHistory #CatholicFaith #SaintOfTheDay #October14Saint #ChurchHistory #ChristianMartyrs #TraditionalCatholic #CatacombsOfRome #FrAlbanButler #CatholicPodcast #ChristianFaith 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Suffering & Trials