Episode 2751: The Patience of the Saints - Morning Episode

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Now you’ve heard me discuss this many times before. Objective Truth verses Subjective Truth. Just because someone thinks they have a right to do or say something does not give them the right according to the church and therefore if they promote the falsity they are cupple.
According to traditional Catholicism, a Catholic who publicly promotes something against the doctrine of the Catholic faith may incur automatic excommunication (latae sententiae) “Sen-Ten-Che-A” if the offense meets certain conditions outlined in Canon Law, specifically regarding heresy, apostasy, or schism.
Conditions for Automatic Excommunication:
Grave Offense: The act must involve heresy, apostasy, or schism:
Heresy: Obstinate denial or doubt, after baptism, of a truth that must be believed with divine and Catholic faith (Can. 751).
Apostasy: Total repudiation of the Christian faith (Can. 751).
Schism: Refusal of submission to the Roman Pontiff or of communion with members of the Church subject to him (Can. 751).
Public Act: The action must be performed in a public way that could lead others astray.
Full Knowledge and Consent: The person must know that the act is a grave violation of Church doctrine and must commit it with deliberate consent.
Prominent Doctrinal Error: The teaching or action must directly and obstinately oppose a central truth of the Catholic faith (e.g., the Trinity, the Real Presence, the Immaculate Conception).
Examples of Acts That Could Lead to Automatic Excommunication:
Publicly teaching heresy (e.g., denying the divinity of Christ).
Advocating for practices condemned by the Church (e.g., abortion, euthanasia).
Formally joining or promoting schismatic groups or sects.
Not All Errors Lead to Excommunication:
If a person promotes a teaching against Catholic doctrine but does so out of ignorance or without full consent, they are not automatically excommunicated. Instead, the Church may correct them through dialogue or other canonical measures.
Final Determination:
In many cases, whether automatic excommunication has occurred may require investigation by Church authorities to confirm that all the conditions have been met. If someone is guilty of such an offense, they must seek reconciliation through the Sacrament of Confession and, in some cases, appeal to the Holy See to have the excommunication formally lifted

The Patience of the Saints and the Love of the Eucharist
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Introduction
Welcome to today’s episode, where we reflect on the profound themes of suffering, love, and the Eucharist. The wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Augustine, paired with the words of Christ Himself from John 15, guide us in understanding how we can embrace our trials with patience, unite ourselves to Christ in love, and recognize His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
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Segment 1: The Merit of Suffering Patiently
Let us begin with the words of St. Francis of Assisi:
"Be patient, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God for the salvation of the soul. So they are of great merit when they are borne patiently."
In our modern world, suffering is often viewed as something to be avoided at all costs. Yet, St. Francis reminds us of the redemptive value of suffering when united with Christ. Our bodily weaknesses and trials are not punishments but opportunities for grace. When borne patiently, they purify the soul and draw us closer to God.
The life of St. Francis himself exemplifies this truth. He embraced poverty, illness, and rejection with a joyful heart, knowing that these trials united him to Christ crucified. As Catholics, we are called to see our own sufferings as a means of sanctification, offering them up for the salvation of souls, as Christ offered Himself for us.
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Segment 2: The Mystery of the Eucharist
St. Augustine provides a beautiful meditation on the Eucharist:
"Your Lord is seated at the Father’s right hand in heaven. How then is the bread His body? And the chalice, or rather its content, how is it His Blood? These elements are called Sacraments, because in them one thing is perceived by the sense and another thing by the mind. What is seen has a bodily appearance; what the mind perceives produces spiritual fruit. You hear the words, ‘The Body of Christ’, and you answer ‘Amen.’"
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. Although it appears as simple bread and wine, our faith reveals the profound truth that it is truly the Body and Blood of Christ. When we receive the Eucharist, we are nourished spiritually, fortified to endure our trials with patience, and united more deeply with Christ.
St. Augustine’s reflection challenges us to go beyond what our senses perceive and to recognize the spiritual reality of Christ’s presence in the sacrament. This act of faith transforms our reception of the Eucharist from a mere ritual to a profound encounter with the living God.
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Segment 3: The Commandment of Love
In John 15:12-14, Christ commands us:
"This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you."
These words of Jesus encapsulate the Christian call to sacrificial love. His commandment to love one another is not merely an invitation to kindness but a radical call to imitate His self-giving love. Christ demonstrated this love by laying down His life for us, and He calls us to do the same for others.
This sacrificial love finds its greatest expression in the Eucharist, where Christ gives Himself entirely for us. When we partake in the Eucharist, we are not only united to Christ but also empowered to live out His commandment of love in our daily lives. By embracing suffering with patience and loving others selflessly, we bear witness to the transformative power of God’s grace.
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Conclusion Prayer
Let us conclude with a prayer:
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
You have shown us the depth of Your love in the Holy Eucharist and called us to love one another as You have loved us. Teach us to embrace our sufferings with patience, trusting that they lead to the salvation of our souls. Help us to recognize Your Real Presence in the sacrament and to live lives of sacrificial love, imitating Your example.
Through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Augustine, may we grow in faith, hope, and charity. Strengthen us to follow Your commandment of love and to bear witness to Your truth in all that we do. We ask this in Your holy name. Amen.
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Thank you for joining us today. May the Eucharist continue to nourish your soul, and may God bless you as you strive to love and serve Him in all things. Until next time!