St. Gertrude the Great: Benedictine Mystic & Forerunner of the Sacred Heart Devotion (16 November)

About this sermon

Experience a moving homily reflecting on the life, holiness, and mystical mission of St. Gertrude the Great, the 13th-century Benedictine abbess known for her profound devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This sermon highlights her early dedication to Christ, her contemplative prayer formation, her visionary experiences, and her unique role in preparing the world for devotion to the Divine Heart centuries before St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Learn how St. Gertrude’s mystical encounters—especially hearing the beating of Christ’s heart—inspired the spread of the Sacred Heart devotion in a time when the world would most need rekindled love. Discover her humility, miracles, spiritual guidance, and her deep love for the Blessed Sacrament and the Passion of Christ. Whether you’re devoted to the Sacred Heart, interested in mystical saints, or seeking spiritual encouragement, this sermon offers powerful insights into trust, contemplation, and the living presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. 🙏 St. Gertrude the Great, pray for us. ✅ 📚 Key Topics Covered Life and timeline of St. Gertrude the Great (1256–1302) Her early offering of her virginity to Christ Her Benedictine formation under Abbess Gertrude and Sister Mechtilde Her contemplative prayer and mystical gifts Her role as a forerunner of the Sacred Heart devotion Her vision of resting upon Christ’s wounded side Insights from St. Augustine on meditating on the Passion The need for devotion in spiritually cold times Trust in the living Heart of Jesus in the tabernacle Her miracles, humility, and spiritual teachings 00:00 – Introduction & Feast of St. Gertrude the Great 00:11 – Background on St. Gertrude (1256–1302) 00:40 – Early Life: Offering Herself to Christ at Age Five 01:03 – Why She Is Called “The Great” 01:24 – Her Mentors: Abbess Gertrude and Sister Mechtilde 02:15 – Formation in Contemplative Prayer 02:58 – St. Gertrude & the Devotion to the Sacred Heart 03:42 – Burning Love for the Eucharist & Passion of Christ 03:59 – St. Augustine on Meditating on the Passion 04:31 – Her Vision of Christ’s Heart on St. John’s Feast 05:01 – Hearing the Beating of the Divine Heart 05:12 – Why St. John Reserved This Revelation for Later Ages 05:49 – The World Growing Cold & Need for the Sacred Heart 06:22 – Christ’s Pulsating Heart in the Tabernacle 07:23 – Her Miracles Before and After Death 07:32 – Her Profound Humility 08:14 – St. Gertrude’s Own Words on Christ’s Friendship 08:23 – Closing Invocation For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com & 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. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/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/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #StGertrudeTheGreat #SacredHeartOfJesus #CatholicHomily #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSaints #EucharisticDevotion #BenedictineSaint #MysticSaints #CatholicSermon #PassionOfChrist #SacredHeartDevotion #LatinMass #CatholicFaith #SaintsAndMystics #CatholicChurch

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• Daily Devotionals