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Today we explore the incredible life of St. Willibrord, the Apostle to the Frisians. A fearless missionary who brought Christianity to the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and large parts of northern Europe. Formed by saints, sent by the Church, and strengthened by grace, St. Willibrord is one of the greatest evangelizers of the early Middle Ages.In this episode, we walk through 7 cool facts about his life, based on credible Catholic sources such as EWTN, the Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent), and historical records from Echternach Abbey. From his consecration by Pope Sergius I, to his bold destruction of pagan temples, to the healing miracles at his blessed spring, Willibrord shows us what missionary courage looks like.His life challenges us to bring Christ boldly into our families, communities, and world without fear, and without compromise.🙏 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19🙏 Closing PrayerSt. Willibrord, apostle and missionary bishop,give us courage to preach Christ with our lives.Help us tear down every idol in our heartsand build up the Kingdom of God wherever we go.Pray for us.📅 Follow Saints in a Year daily as we walk through the Church calendar, discovering the saints who show us what it means to live for Christ.📺 Subscribe to join the journey: @TravelingtoDamascus📖 #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #CatholicFaith #StWillibrord
By The Road to Damascus with SaulToday we explore the incredible life of St. Willibrord, the Apostle to the Frisians. A fearless missionary who brought Christianity to the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and large parts of northern Europe. Formed by saints, sent by the Church, and strengthened by grace, St. Willibrord is one of the greatest evangelizers of the early Middle Ages.In this episode, we walk through 7 cool facts about his life, based on credible Catholic sources such as EWTN, the Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent), and historical records from Echternach Abbey. From his consecration by Pope Sergius I, to his bold destruction of pagan temples, to the healing miracles at his blessed spring, Willibrord shows us what missionary courage looks like.His life challenges us to bring Christ boldly into our families, communities, and world without fear, and without compromise.🙏 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19🙏 Closing PrayerSt. Willibrord, apostle and missionary bishop,give us courage to preach Christ with our lives.Help us tear down every idol in our heartsand build up the Kingdom of God wherever we go.Pray for us.📅 Follow Saints in a Year daily as we walk through the Church calendar, discovering the saints who show us what it means to live for Christ.📺 Subscribe to join the journey: @TravelingtoDamascus📖 #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #CatholicFaith #StWillibrord