Robert Southwell: Episode Four

About this episode

The episode follows Robert Southwell's struggles and unwavering faith during the persecution of Catholics in England in 1578.

🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Robert Southwell - Episode Four: The Spanish Fury England. 1578. Queen Elizabeth’s persecution of Catholics grows every day under the influence of Walsingham, Burghley, and Topcliffe. And yet, at the Catholic Seminary in France, hope blossoms. Seventeen year old Robert Southwell is a brilliant, devout young man, burning with purpose. He dreams of becoming a priest, but a series of rejections and an invading army threaten to destroy his plans. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/    Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with coloring pages, activity sheets, and more! 🔥 Ignite your Family’s Faith In a culture that has abandoned God, families struggle to find beautiful, faith-affirming stories to inspire their children. The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage provides thrilling and inspiring stories to ignite your family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week! 🚦 Rating: 10+ Robert Southwell’s story is one of unwavering faith, courage, and sacrificial love for God and country. As a boy, he risks…

Topics covered

• faith
• courage
• persecution
• Catholicism
• history
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Robert Southwell
• Queen Elizabeth
• Catholic persecution
• Jesuit priest
• faith
• sacrifice
• England
• 1578

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Seminary, Jesuit

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