St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Bishop and Confessor (17 November) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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On November 17th, the Church commemorates St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, also known as St. Gregory the Wonderworker, a bishop and confessor whose holiness, learning, and miraculous power shaped the early Christian world. This video presents a complete reading and reflection on his life—his retreat from the world, his heavenly visions, his miracles, and the lasting legacy he left in Neo-Caesarea. Born with extraordinary gifts of intellect and eloquence, Gregory withdrew into the desert like Moses, seeking deeper union with God. Yet God called him back to the world to evangelize, teach, and perform wonders through divine power. His miracles were so numerous and astonishing that Saints of later centuries compared him to Moses, the Prophets, and the Apostles. In this reading, you will hear about: ✨ Gregory’s miraculous visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John ✨ His Trinitarian Creed revealed through Divine inspiration ✨ His power over demons, idols, rivers, and mountains ✨ His prophecy and spiritual wisdom ✨ His transformation of Pontus from pagan darkness to Christian light St. Basil the Great testified that an entire lineage of bishops in Neo-Caesarea honored Gregory so profoundly that they preserved every liturgical and pastoral tradition he established. His impact echoes through centuries of Catholic tradition. This recording is ideal for: • Catholic feast day reflections • Traditional Catholic devotion • Lives of the Saints • Liturgical year studies • Spiritual inspiration and historical catechesis May St. Gregory Thaumaturgus intercede for us, strengthening our faith, helping us resist evil, and guiding pastors and the faithful to holiness. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:17 – Feast of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus 00:20 – Bishop and Confessor 00:55 – Gregory’s flight into solitude 01:26 – Reflection on true charity and divine mission 01:49 – Gregory compared to Moses 02:19 – Revelation of the Divine Name 02:31 – Vision of Mary and St. John 03:01 – The Creed of St. Gregory 03:45 – Power over idolatry and demons 03:56 – Gregory enters Neo-Caesarea 04:06 – Idols flee before the Saint 04:21 – Demons forced to witness their downfall 04:30 – Priest converts and becomes a deacon 04:42 – Churches rise over pagan ruins 04:52 – Strength of the Church against heresy 05:06 – Witness of St. Basil 05:25 – Liturgical notes on St. Gertrude and St. Gregory 05:52 – Holy liturgy on St. Gregory 06:14 – Gregory’s miracles 06:37 – Moving a mountain 06:42 – Drying a lake 06:48 – Stopping the River Lycus with his staff 07:02 – Driving out demons 07:11 – Prophecy and miracles 07:17 – His final thanksgiving 07:30 – His writings 07:36 – Prayerful reflection on his faith 08:00 – Exhortation to spiritual confidence 09:12 – Thanksgiving for divine assistance 10:03 – Christ as the source of perfect praise 10:06 – Prayer for holy pastors and renewed Eastern churches https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/november/november-17-st-gregory-thaumaturgus-bishop-and-confessor/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶ 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 🔴 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 #StGregoryThaumaturgus #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints #TraditionalCatholic #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicFeastDay #CatholicChurch #EarlyChurch #Wonderworker #MiracleSaint #November17 #CatholicDevotion #Liturgy #ChurchFathers