St. John Capistrano (28 March): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the powerful life of St John Capistrano, one of the greatest saints of the Franciscan Order and a fearless defender of Christendom. Born in 1386, John Capistrano began his life as a lawyer and governor before undergoing a dramatic conversion after imprisonment. Embracing a life of humility and penance, he joined the Franciscans and became a renowned preacher whose sermons drew thousands. Guided by saints like St Bernardine of Siena, he helped reform the Franciscan Order, combat heresies, and renew the faith across Europe. His mission eventually led him to the frontlines, where he inspired Christian forces during the Siege of Belgrade (1456)—a decisive victory that halted the advance of the Ottoman Turks. Despite years of austerity, suffering, and tireless preaching, St John Capistrano remained steadfast in his mission: the salvation of souls and the defense of the Church. 🙏 Let his life challenge us to deeper faith, courage, and total devotion to Christ. 📖 Based on traditional Catholic sources including The Lives of the Saints 0:00 – Introduction: Who was St John Capistrano? 0:26 – Early Life and Family Background 0:49 – Legal Career and Rise to Power 1:06 – Capture and Conversion 1:22 – Radical Humility and Entrance into Religious Life 1:40 – Harsh Formation and Spiritual Growth 2:10 – Ordination and Austerity 2:33 – Mentorship under St Bernardine of Siena 2:40 – Powerful Preaching Across Italy 3:29 – Zeal for Conversion and Reform 4:25 – Franciscan Order Conflicts and Reform Efforts 5:11 – Leadership and Church Authority 6:05 – Missions to Jerusalem and Europe 6:29 – Battle Against Heresy in Central Europe 7:01 – Miracles and Public Influence 8:06 – Daily Life and Spiritual Discipline 8:45 – Fall of Constantinople and Call to Action 9:00 – The Siege of Belgrade 9:32 – Victory Over the Turks 9:48 – Final Days and Death 10:02 – Canonization and Feast Day 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 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 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 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 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 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 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 #StJohnCapistrano #CatholicSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicHistory #ChristianHistory #Franciscan #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicFaith #ChurchHistory #CatholicYouTube #HolySaints #CatholicInspiration #DefenderOfFaith