St Clement Mary Hofbauer (15 March): Butler's Lives of the Saints | 2nd Founder of the Redemptorists

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St. Clement Mary Hofbauer (1751–1820) is often called the “Second Founder of the Redemptorists.” Born into poverty in Moravia, he worked as a baker’s apprentice before God called him to the priesthood. Through perseverance, charity, and missionary zeal, he helped establish the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer north of the Alps. In Warsaw, he led an extraordinary apostolate centered at St. Benno’s Church, where multiple sermons were preached daily in German and Polish. He founded orphanages, schools, and confraternities, caring especially for the poor and abandoned. After the suppression of religious houses by Napoleon, St. Clement moved to Vienna, where his preaching, confessions, and spiritual direction sparked a renewal of Catholic life. His influence extended to statesmen, professors, and intellectual leaders, earning him the title “Apostle of Vienna.” Despite persecution, police surveillance, and accusations from political enemies, St. Clement remained faithful to the Church and confident that God would establish the Redemptorists in German lands. He died on March 15, 1820, and was canonized in 1909. This episode from Fr. Alban Butler’s Lives of the Saints recounts the inspiring story of a man whose holiness and courage helped restore Catholic faith across Europe. ✝️ Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, pray for us. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 The Second Founder of the Redemptorists 00:50 Humble Beginnings in Moravia 01:05 Baker’s Apprentice & Early Struggles 01:21 Hermit Life and Joseph II’s Edict 01:35 Pilgrimage to Rome 02:00 Providence Opens the Door to the Priesthood 02:24 Joining the Redemptorists 02:47 Ordination and Mission North of the Alps 03:28 Arrival in Warsaw 04:01 Poverty and the Mission at St. Benno 04:32 Extraordinary Apostolic Work 05:04 Orphanages and Schools for the Poor 05:20 A Powerful Example of Charity 05:45 Expansion of Redemptorist Missions 06:00 Napoleon Suppresses Religious Orders 07:07 Return to Vienna 07:23 Apostle of Vienna 07:56 Influence Among Intellectuals and Leaders 08:20 Catholic Education and Renewal 08:35 Love for the Sick and the Poor 09:00 Spiritual Insight on the Reformation 09:40 Persecution and False Accusations 10:02 Support from Emperor Francis 10:19 Final Years and Prophecy 11:00 Death of a Saint 11:25 Canonization in 1909 https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/march/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/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/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintOfTheDay #StClementMaryHofbauer #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicHistory #Redemptorists #CatholicFaith #ApostleOfVienna #ChristianHeroes #Ma