St. Christina of Bolsena & St. Christina the Astonishing (24 July): Suffering For God

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The Church commemorates St. Christina the Virgin Martyr while also remembering the extraordinary life of St. Christina the Astonishing, one of the most remarkable mystics in Catholic history. In this episode we explore the heroic faith of the young martyr who, at only eleven years old, refused to deny Jesus Christ despite unimaginable tortures. We also examine the astonishing accounts of St. Christina the Astonishing, whose life of penance, visions of Purgatory, miraculous preservation, and supernatural experiences have fascinated Catholics for centuries. What do these two saints teach us today? Their lives reveal the importance of perseverance, courage, surrender to God's will, the reality of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, and the eternal value of faithfully using the time God has given us. Whether facing persecution, suffering, temptation, or ordinary trials, these remarkable saints remind us that holiness is possible through complete trust in Jesus Christ. If this video strengthens your faith, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help spread the lives of the saints. May St. Christina the Virgin Martyr and St. Christina the Astonishing pray for us. 00:00 Opening Prayer 00:23 Introduction 00:46 St. Christina the Virgin Martyr 01:32 Secret Baptism at Eleven Years Old 02:10 Destroying the Pagan Idols 02:34 Tortured by Her Own Father 03:23 Preserved from Fire 04:03 Miraculously Saved from Drowning 04:54 Death of Her Father 05:17 Boiled in Pitch 05:33 Apollo's Idol Falls 06:05 Hundreds Convert to Christianity 06:36 The Furnace Miracle 07:05 Tongue Torn Out 07:22 Final Martyrdom 08:01 Seeking the Truth 08:46 Lessons from Heaven and Hell 09:51 St. Christina the Astonishing 10:39 Raised During Her Funeral Mass 11:11 Vision of Purgatory 11:36 Extraordinary Penances 12:24 Mystical Gifts 13:16 Was She Really Crazy? 13:55 Why We Should Believe Her Testimony 14:32 Comparing the Two St. Christinas 16:00 Total Surrender to God 16:39 Final Spiritual Lesson 17:05 Closing Prayer 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 #SaintChristina #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #ChristianMartyrs #CatholicFaith #Purgatory #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicHistory #Saints #SensusFidelium

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• Suffering & Trials