The Power of the Rosary — Sermon on October & St. Bartolo Longo’s Example

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In this powerful sermon delivered on the First Sunday of October — the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary — the priest exhorts the faithful to pray the rosary daily, both individually and as families. He traces the spiritual tradition behind the rosary from St. Dominic, addresses heresies like the Cathars, and highlights the example of Blessed Bartolo Longo, soon to be canonized, who transformed his life through devotion to Mary and the rosary. 🔷 Key Themes Covered: Why October is the month of the Rosary The rosary as a Christocentric prayer Methods for making the rosary more living and incarnate Historical and spiritual context: combating heresy, Marian devotion The conversion and life work of Bartolo Longo Encouragement for every soul: “There is not a sinner so lost … may find safety in the rosary of Mary.” 📖 Scriptural & Spiritual Resources Mentioned: The Angelus, the Our Father, the Hail Mary Writings of Pope Leo XIII, St. Thomas, St. Teresa The Dominican method: subdividing the Hail Marys into image, virtue, and affection Marian interventions: Fatima, Leão, Vienna Examples of conversion: St. Augustine, “behind every St. Augustine is a St. Monica” The coming canonization of St. Bartholomew (Bartolo) Longo 🙏 Call to Action & Spiritual Invitation: If this sermon inspires you, consider: Praying the rosary daily with your family Using images, candles, or scriptural rosaries to deepen your devotion Sharing this video with others who may be seeking spiritual renewal Commenting below with your own experiences of praying the rosary May the Blessed Virgin Mary lead us always to her Son. St. Bartolo Longo, pray for us. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 – In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 00:19 – Introduction: The Month of the Rosary 00:25 – Pope Leo XIII and the Church’s Devotion to the Rosary 00:49 – The Power of Family Prayer: “The family that prays together stays together” 01:02 – St. Dominic and the Rosary Against Heresy 01:24 – The Cathars and Rejection of the Material World 02:00 – The Rosary as a Compendium of the Mysteries of Faith 02:54 – Heresy Rooted in Pride and the Will 03:12 – The Rosary as the Perfect Christocentric Prayer 03:36 – St. Louis de Montfort and True Devotion to Mary 04:03 – The Power of the Our Father and Hail Mary 04:47 – Saints Who Lived the Rosary: St. Padre Pio & St. Bernadette 05:34 – Practical Tips for Family Rosary Prayer 06:38 – The Rosary as a Visible and Incarnate Prayer 07:40 – Charity and Faith: The Rosary’s Transformative Power 08:00 – Miracles of Lourdes, Fatima, and Our Lady’s Intercession 08:38 – Prayer to St. Joseph During October 09:00 – The Greatest Miracle: Conversion of the Soul 09:18 – Introduction to Blessed Bartolo Longo 09:45 – From Catholic Student to Occultism and Apostasy 10:35 – The Conversion of Bartolo Longo through the Rosary 11:15 – His Mission: “If you spread devotion to the Rosary, you will be saved.” 11:45 – Founding the Oratory and the Shrine in Pompeii 12:20 – Transforming Pompeii through Charity and Faith 13:14 – Living by Divine Providence 13:50 – The Lay Apostle of the Rosary and Marian Devotion 14:58 – The Trials of His Mission & Pope Leo XIII’s Encouragement 15:40 – The Virgin’s Triumph Through Humility 16:10 – The Greatest Victory: The Conversion of Souls 16:33 – The Hidden Power of One Hail Mary 17:02 – Final Words of Blessed Bartolo Longo: “There is not a sinner so lost…” 17:28 – Closing Blessing: In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost #Rosary #October #MarianDevotion #CatholicFaith #BartoloLongo #CatholicSermon #Prayer #FamilyRosary #StMary #Conversion #ChurchTeaching #Dominican #HolyRosary #OurLady #FaithInAction #Saints 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church.