Day 8 – Rome and the Witness of Charity – St. Bridget of Sweden Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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This episode reflects on St. Bridget of Sweden's life in Rome and her commitment to charity and prayer.
Day 8: Rome and the Witness of Charity – St. Bridget of Sweden Novena Quote from the Revelations “Be merciful in your thoughts, steadfast in your works, and generous in your deeds. Let My love move your hands to serve.” — Revelations , Book IV, Chapter 22 Reflection When Bridget arrived in Rome, she did not enter with status or comfort. She made her home near the Campo de’ Fiori, where she opened a small house to care for the sick and the poor. This place became a shelter for those in need and a place of prayer—where Christ was loved in the most vulnerable. Bridget spent years in Rome living in simplicity, walking the streets between the great basilicas, praying at holy sites, and offering encouragement to anyone willing to listen. She frequently visited the Church of San Lorenzo in Panisperna, where St. Lawrence had been martyred. She reminded pilgrims that true devotion to this beloved deacon must be joined with love for what he cherished—especially care for the poor. Bridget gathered alms for the hungry and brought comfort to those forgotten by the world. Her charity was not separate from her mystical life. It was the fruit of it. The revelations she received moved…
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Host: Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
Topics covered
- charity
- spirituality
- prayer
- service
- Christian devotion
Keywords
- St. Bridget
- charity
- Rome
- prayer
- Christianity
- service
- mystical life
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Church of San Lorenzo in Panisperna
Places: Rome, Campo de’ Fiori
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