St. James (25 July): An Incentive to Fortitude

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How did St. James become the first Apostle to die for Christ? On the Feast of St. James the Greater, this sermon explores one of the least understood gifts of the Holy Ghost: the Gift of Fortitude. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the wisdom of Cardinal Luis María Martínez's classic work The Sanctifier, and the lives of the saints, this sermon explains why natural courage—even aided by grace—is not enough. Every Catholic must seek the supernatural strength that comes only from the Holy Ghost. Learn: Why St. James needed extraordinary courage The difference between the virtue of fortitude and the Gift of Fortitude Why even holy people become discouraged How the Holy Ghost strengthens weak souls Three effects of the Gift of Fortitude Why suffering for Christ becomes a joy Two practical ways to obtain this gift The saints did not rely on their own strength—they relied upon the infinite power of God. "When I am weak, then I am strong." (2 Corinthians 12:10) May St. James obtain for us the courage to remain faithful until death. 00:00 Feast of St. James the Greater 00:23 The first Apostle to receive martyrdom 01:16 Why we need the virtue of fortitude 01:55 The battle against concupiscence 03:03 Why life with God is difficult 03:40 The virtue of fortitude explained 04:44 Human strength has limits 05:10 The Gift of Fortitude of the Holy Ghost 06:02 God's infinite strength 07:08 "When I am weak, then I am strong" 07:40 Three effects of the Gift of Fortitude 08:13 St. Francis on true happiness 08:53 Rejoicing in suffering for Christ 09:26 Small trials reveal weak souls 10:20 How to receive the Gift of Fortitude 10:45 Practice the virtue 11:23 Constant prayer and humility 12:05 St. James' example for every Christian 12:53 Final exhortation 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StJames #HolyGhost #GiftOfFortitude #Catholic #TraditionalCatholic #LatinMass #CatholicSermon #ChristianCourage #CatholicFaith #SensusFidelium