The Love of Christ and the Zeal of the Saints | Sts. Simon & Jude Feast Day

About this sermon

Do we love Jesus only in words—or does that love become visible in our actions? This Catholic sermon for the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude explores the fire of divine love, the zeal of the Apostles, and Christ’s mercy toward repentant sinners. Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, the preacher compares love to a fire whose flames are zeal. Genuine love moves us to act: to pray, serve, persevere, and rise again after our falls rather than surrender to discouragement. The sermon then reflects on the repentant woman who anointed Our Lord’s feet in Luke 7, traditionally identified with St. Mary Magdalene in Western devotion. Her tears and loving reverence become an invitation to approach Jesus honestly, bringing Him our sins, imperfections, and desire for conversion. Through the missionary example of Saints Simon and Jude, this reflection encourages us to know Christ more deeply, contemplate His Passion, recognize His generosity in the Blessed Sacrament, and receive His forgiveness in Confession. In this sermon: • Knowing and loving Jesus amid confusion and discouragement • The missionary zeal of Saints Simon and Jude • St. Thomas Aquinas on love as a spiritual fire • Expressing love through deeds • Rising after falls and resisting defeatism • Repentance and the encounter with Christ in Luke 7 • Seeking Jesus through prayer and spiritual study • His mercy in Confession and His presence in the Eucharist Bring your heart to Our Lord. Ask Him for the grace to love more deeply—and to put that love into practice. 00:00 Sponsor: Real Estate for Life 00:23 Opening prayer 00:32 A world in need of the knowledge and love of Jesus 01:06 Saints Simon and Jude: Love that becomes mission 01:55 St. Thomas Aquinas: Love is like fire 02:23 Zeal: The visible flames of love 03:05 Perseverance and rising after our falls 03:35 “Lord, how can I love Thee?” 03:42 A reflection on repentance and St. Mary Magdalene 06:14 Approaching Jesus at Simon the Pharisee’s house 06:53 “She hath loved much” 07:42 Magdalene’s later life in devotional tradition 08:05 Bringing our imperfect hearts to Christ 08:46 Seeking Jesus through prayer and study 09:13 Contemplating His Passion and generosity 09:37 Christ’s gift of Himself in the Holy Eucharist 09:53 His merciful forgiveness in Confession 10:17 A final invitation to pour out our hearts 10:56 Closing exhortation and prayer What is one concrete way you can show your love for Jesus today? Share your reflection in the comments. Support our sponsor: https://realestateforlife.org For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com/ & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #SaintsSimonAndJude #LoveJesus #CatholicSermon #DivineMercy #HolyEucharist #Repentance #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Jesus Christ