St. Venantius (18 May): Don't Fear What Happens to the Body

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St. Venantius was only 15 years old when he courageously faced torture and death for Jesus Christ during the persecution of Decius. In this powerful reflection, we examine the heroic witness of this young Catholic martyr and the supernatural courage God grants to those who remain faithful. Though repeatedly imprisoned, tortured, thrown to lions, cast off a cliff, and burned with torches, St. Venantius remained steadfast in peace, patience, and love — proving that true Christian courage comes from God alone. This sermon also explores: ✠ The meaning of Christian martyrdom ✠ Why the saints feared neither suffering nor death ✠ The importance of the soul over the body ✠ How bold Catholic witness converts souls ✠ Deliverance from fear through Christ St. Venantius reminds us that holiness is not about human strength, but divine grace working through weakness. “If we are properly thinking that it is the soul which is important more than the body, we will not fear what happens to the body.” May we pray for the courage to stand firm in the Catholic Faith no matter the cost. 0:00 Opening Prayer 0:09 Introduction to St. Venantius 0:26 A 15-Year-Old Martyr for Christ 1:02 Venantius Voluntarily Faces the Governor 1:19 Tortured and Imprisoned for the Faith 1:28 Miraculously Freed by an Angel 1:46 Burned and Tortured Again 2:02 Teeth Broken and Cast Into a Cesspool 2:10 Lions and the Cliff Fail to Kill Him 2:26 Final Appearance Before the Prefect 2:42 “The God of Venantius Is True” 3:00 Martyrdom by Beheading 3:17 The True Source of Christian Courage 3:43 The Hallmark of Christian Martyrs 4:06 Why God Sometimes Rescues Martyrs 4:32 “Deliver My Soul From Fear” 4:57 Fear Causes Many to Capitulate 5:19 The Fearlessness of St. Venantius 5:34 Courage Converts Souls 5:59 Final Prayer and Blessing https://www.olmcfssp.org/index.php/olmc 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. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/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/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #Catholic #SaintVenantius #CatholicSaints #Martyrs #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium #CatholicFaith #ChristianCourage #CatholicChurch #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSermon #FaithOverFear #Martyrdom #JesusChrist #CatholicTeaching

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