St. Paul of the Cross (28 April): From Despair to Sanctity

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Saint Paul of the Cross lived one of the most intense spiritual lives in Church history—marked by deep depression, demonic oppression, and constant interior desolation. Yet through it all, he founded the Passionists and transformed countless souls. In this powerful reflection, we explore: His early life and conversion His mystical visions and calling The founding of the Passionist Order His lifelong battle with depression Demonic attacks and spiritual warfare His unwavering obedience to God’s will This is a must-watch for anyone struggling with depression, spiritual dryness, or uncertainty in their vocation. Saint Paul of the Cross proves that holiness is possible—even in darkness. 🙏 If you are suffering, do not give up. God is still working. 0:00 – Feast of Saint Paul of the Cross 0:30 – Early Life & Family Struggles 1:08 – Conversion & Vision of Hell 1:33 – Searching for God’s Will 2:21 – Mystical Calling to Found an Order 3:16 – 40-Day Retreat & Rule Creation 3:49 – Rejection in Rome 4:30 – Study, Hospital Work, and Perseverance 5:03 – Beginning of His Mission 5:44 – Approval of the Passionists 6:10 – Extreme Rule of Prayer 6:42 – Lifelong Depression Revealed 7:06 – Spiritual Desolation Explained 8:18 – “From the Way of Paul, Deliver Us” 8:32 – Demonic Attacks & Physical Beatings 9:12 – Called to Be a Victim Soul 9:35 – Opposition from Within the Church 10:31 – His Death & Legacy 11:18 – True Meaning of Happiness 11:50 – Lesson for Those Who Suffer 12:05 – Relic of Saint Paul of the Cross 13:01 – His Lasting Impact Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/april/april-28-st-paul-of-the-cross-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.us 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 🔴 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 ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #Catholic #Saints #SpiritualWarfare #Depression #Faith #CatholicChurch #Holiness #Prayer #DarkNightOfTheSoul #SaintPaulOfTheCross #CatholicLife #Suffering #Christianity #JesusChrist #CatholicTeaching

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• Jesus Christ
• Strength in Hard Times