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In this episode, we reflect on the life of St. Louis IX, Catholic king and saint, and his extraordinary witness to Christian virtue.
During the Crusades, he faced defeat, illness, and captivity—and was given the chance to escape.
He refused.
Instead, he chose to remain with his men, accepting chains until they could be freed.
This story from Catholic tradition reveals what true virtue looks like when it costs something. It challenges us to consider how we respond when faced with difficult choices, responsibility, and suffering.
St. Louis shows that holiness is not separate from leadership or public life—it is lived through it.
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By Ken Yasinski5
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In this episode, we reflect on the life of St. Louis IX, Catholic king and saint, and his extraordinary witness to Christian virtue.
During the Crusades, he faced defeat, illness, and captivity—and was given the chance to escape.
He refused.
Instead, he chose to remain with his men, accepting chains until they could be freed.
This story from Catholic tradition reveals what true virtue looks like when it costs something. It challenges us to consider how we respond when faced with difficult choices, responsibility, and suffering.
St. Louis shows that holiness is not separate from leadership or public life—it is lived through it.
Support the show
Support this show and get all future episodes by email at
www.kenandjanelle.com

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