The Truth About St. Junípero Serra | Myths, History & California Missions with Christian Clifford

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Who was St. Junípero Serra, and why has he become one of the most controversial Catholic saints in modern history? In this fascinating interview, Steve Cunningham sits down with Christian Clifford, historian and author of Who Was Saint Junípero Serra?, to separate historical fact from popular myths surrounding California's famous missionary. Discover the true story of the Franciscan missionary who founded California's first missions, defended Native Americans from abuses, and devoted his life to bringing the Gospel to the New World. Topics include: • Who was St. Junípero Serra? • The founding of the California Missions • Spain, evangelization, and Native Americans • Common misconceptions about Serra • Did Serra support forced conversions? • Serra's defense of indigenous rights • The historical context behind today's controversies • Father De Smet and Catholic missionary work • Why St. Junípero Serra was canonized • Serra's lasting legacy for the Catholic Church Christian Clifford is the author of several books on California mission history and has walked all 21 California Missions. His research provides an important historical perspective often missing from today's public debate. For more information visit: https://mission1769.com 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Introducing Christian Clifford 02:42 Why St. Junípero Serra Is Controversial 06:54 The Sacred Expedition 16:57 Serra's Evangelization Methods 22:27 Building the California Missions 28:34 Father De Smet and Missionary History 32:47 Serra's Travels and Defense of Native Americans 37:26 Bartolomé de Las Casas & Spanish History 39:10 Little-Known Facts About St. Junípero Serra 42:16 Serra's Death, Feast Day & Legacy 43:53 Closing Remarks https://missions1769.com/ http://californiamissionguide.com/ https://www.vianneyvocations.com/product/saint-junipero-serra-prayer-card/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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 #StJuniperoSerra #CatholicHistory #CaliforniaMissions #CatholicChurch #ChurchHistory #CatholicSaints #Missionaries #Franciscan #SensusFidelium #ChristianClifford #CatholicFaith #Evangelization #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicTeaching #History

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• Bible Study
• Evangelism
• Missions