St. Charbel Makhlouf: The Hermit Whose Body Remained Incorrupt (24 July)

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St. Charbel Makhlouf remains one of the most extraordinary saints in modern Church history. A humble Maronite monk, hermit, and priest, St. Charbel spent his life hidden from the world in prayer, penance, and complete devotion to God. Yet after his death, God revealed his sanctity through astonishing miracles that continue to inspire the faithful around the globe. In this sermon, learn about St. Charbel's remarkable life—from tending sheep as a young boy, to embracing the solitary life of a hermit, to the miraculous preservation of his body after death. Witness the incredible accounts of his incorrupt remains, the mysterious flowing blood-like liquid, and the countless healings attributed to his intercession. Discover why this quiet monk, who never sought fame or recognition, became one of the Catholic Church's greatest miracle-working saints. May his example encourage us to pursue holiness through prayer, humility, and total surrender to Jesus Christ. Topics Covered Who was St. Charbel Makhlouf? The Maronite Catholic Church His life as a monk and hermit His extraordinary prayer life The miracle of his incorrupt body Scientific observations surrounding his remains His canonization by Pope St. Paul VI Lessons Catholics can learn from St. Charbel today 0:00 Introduction to St. Charbel Makhlouf 0:22 His childhood and devotion to Our Lady 1:02 Entering the Maronite monastery 1:34 Ordination to the priesthood 1:50 Sixteen years of humble monastic life 2:11 Becoming a hermit 2:41 The hidden power of contemplative prayer 2:57 Death on Christmas Eve 3:23 The first miracle after his death 4:03 The incorrupt body discovered 4:34 Continued miracles and healings 5:06 Historic video footage of St. Charbel 5:54 Natural preservation vs. miraculous incorruption 6:34 Canonization process 7:00 Sudden skeletonization 7:16 Canonized in 1977 7:22 Final blessing 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. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 5. UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 6. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 7. 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 = 👍🏻 ▶️ 8. 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. ▶️ 9. 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" = 🔔 ▶️ 10. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #StCharbel #SaintCharbel #CatholicSaints #IncorruptSaints #CatholicFaith #Maronite #Miracles #CatholicChurch #Prayer #Hermit #Holiness #CatholicSermon #Saints #JesusChrist #SensusFidelium