St. Paulinus of Nola (22 June): Charity of Christ

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St. Paulinus of Nola was born into wealth, privilege, and political power in the late Roman Empire. Yet through the grace of God, the influence of St. Ambrose, and devotion to St. Felix of Nola, he abandoned worldly ambition to become one of the great saints of the early Church. In this Saint of the Day reflection, discover the remarkable life of St. Paulinus of Nola: Roman governor, theologian, monk, priest, bishop, poet, and defender of the poor. Learn how personal tragedy led to a deeper conversion, how he corresponded with St. Augustine, St. Jerome, and St. Ambrose, and why his example remains so relevant in our own age of political turmoil and moral confusion. As the Roman Empire declined and barbarian invasions threatened Christian civilization, St. Paulinus used his wealth, influence, and ultimately his entire life in service of Christ and His Church. His story reminds us that true reform begins not with politics, but with holiness. Saint Paulinus of Nola, pray for us. 📖 Topics Covered: • Early life in Bordeaux • Roman political career • Conversion under St. Ambrose • Marriage and family tragedy • Monastic and ascetical life • Friendship with St. Augustine and St. Jerome • Priesthood and episcopacy • Charity during the Gothic invasions • The famous legend of redeeming captives • Lessons for modern Catholics 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Born in Bordeaux after the Council of Nicaea 00:54 Roman consul and governor of Campania 01:11 Encounter with the shrine of St. Felix of Nola 02:13 Leaving politics and studying under St. Ambrose 02:36 Baptism and marriage 03:00 Death of his infant son and deeper conversion 03:25 Ascetical life in Spain 03:40 Correspondence with St. Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose 04:04 Ordination to the priesthood 04:13 Return to Nola and monastic foundation 04:52 Devotion to St. Felix of Nola 05:08 Bishop of Nola 05:39 Gothic invasions and collapse of Roman authority 06:09 Giving away his wealth to aid the poor 06:26 The famous captivity legend 07:05 Final years and death in 431 AD 07:23 Lessons from the life of St. Paulinus 08:35 Virtue, leadership, and Catholic principles 09:25 How the Church transformed civilization 10:01 Prayer for the conversion of leaders 10:23 Final blessing Please 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. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 5. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 6. 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 = 👍🏻 ▶️ 7. 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. ▶️ 8. 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" = 🔔 ▶️ 9. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintPaulinusOfNola #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints #ChurchHistory #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicFaith #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicTeaching #CatholicHistory #ChristianHistory

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