Happy St. Crispin’s Day! 🌿 In this reflection, we explore the feast days and stories of several inspiring saints commemorated on October 25 — from Pope St. Evaristus, one of the earliest successors of St. Peter, to the English Martyrs who bravely defended the Faith under Henry VIII, and the moving life of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy, a humble Irish bishop who endured exile, rejection, and died as a pilgrim in Italy. We’ll also recall Shakespeare’s famous St. Crispin’s Day speech from Henry V, and how this day became a symbol of courage, brotherhood, and spiritual perseverance. 🙏 Dive into Church history, learn about forgotten saints, and rediscover the beauty and unity of our Catholic faith — one feast day at a time. Saints discussed: St. Crispin & St. Crispinian Pope St. Evaristus 40 English Martyrs (including St. Edmund Campion & St. Margaret Clitherow) St. Tabitha (Acts 9) Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: A Snowy Morning & St. Crispin’s Day 00:18 - Feast of St. Crispin & Shakespeare’s “Henry V” Speech 01:26 - Today’s Feast: St. Evaristus, the Fifth Pope 02:55 - The Origins of Dioceses and Cardinals 03:53 - Commemoration of the 40 English Martyrs 04:16 - St. Tabitha Raised by St. Peter (Acts 9) 04:48 - The Story of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy Begins 05:35 - Conflict in Ireland: Two Bishops in One See 06:30 - Exile, Trials, and Humility of Bl. Thaddeus 07:17 - Journey to Rome and Papal Support 07:48 - The Final Pilgrimage and Death in Northern Italy 08:53 - Discovery of His Sanctity and Miracles 09:46 - Friendship Between Ireland and Italy 10:52 - Beatification by Pope Leo XIII (1896) 11:25 - Lessons in Humility and Obedience 11:56 - The Richness of the Catholic Faith 12:14 - Conclusion & Final Blessing
25 October 2025
St Crispin’s Day & Bld Thaddeus McCarthy, St Crispin’s Day Speech Explained
A reflection for today. Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the Priest.
Happy St. Crispin’s Day! 🌿 In this reflection, we explore the feast days and stories of several inspiring saints commemorated on October 25 — from Pope St. Evaristus, one of the earliest successors of St. Peter, to the English Martyrs who bravely defended the Faith under Henry VIII, and the moving life of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy, a humble Irish bishop who endured exile, rejection, and died as a pilgrim in Italy. We’ll also recall Shakespeare’s famous St. Crispin’s Day speech from Henry V, and how this day became a symbol of courage, brotherhood, and spiritual perseverance. 🙏 Dive into Church history, learn about forgotten saints, and rediscover the beauty and unity of our Catholic faith — one feast day at a time. Saints discussed: St. Crispin & St. Crispinian Pope St. Evaristus 40 English Martyrs (including St. Edmund Campion & St. Margaret Clitherow) St. Tabitha (Acts 9) Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: A Snowy Morning & St. Crispin’s Day 00:18 - Feast of St. Crispin & Shakespeare’s “Henry V” Speech 01:26 - Today’s Feast: St. Evaristus, the Fifth Pope 02:55 - The Origins of Dioceses and Cardinals 03:53 - Commemoration of the 40 English Martyrs 04:16 - St. Tabitha Raised by St. Peter (Acts 9) 04:48 - The Story of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy Begins 05:35 - Conflict in Ireland: Two Bishops in One See 06:30 - Exile, Trials, and Humility of Bl. Thaddeus 07:17 - Journey to Rome and Papal Support 07:48 - The Final Pilgrimage and Death in Northern Italy 08:53 - Discovery of His Sanctity and Miracles 09:46 - Friendship Between Ireland and Italy 10:52 - Beatification by Pope Leo XIII (1896) 11:25 - Lessons in Humility and Obedience 11:56 - The Richness of the Catholic Faith 12:14 - Conclusion & Final Blessing
Happy St. Crispin’s Day! 🌿 In this reflection, we explore the feast days and stories of several inspiring saints commemorated on October 25 — from Pope St. Evaristus, one of the earliest successors of St. Peter, to the English Martyrs who bravely defended the Faith under Henry VIII, and the moving life of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy, a humble Irish bishop who endured exile, rejection, and died as a pilgrim in Italy. We’ll also recall Shakespeare’s famous St. Crispin’s Day speech from Henry V, and how this day became a symbol of courage, brotherhood, and spiritual perseverance. 🙏 Dive into Church history, learn about forgotten saints, and rediscover the beauty and unity of our Catholic faith — one feast day at a time. Saints discussed: St. Crispin & St. Crispinian Pope St. Evaristus 40 English Martyrs (including St. Edmund Campion & St. Margaret Clitherow) St. Tabitha (Acts 9) Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: A Snowy Morning & St. Crispin’s Day 00:18 - Feast of St. Crispin & Shakespeare’s “Henry V” Speech 01:26 - Today’s Feast: St. Evaristus, the Fifth Pope 02:55 - The Origins of Dioceses and Cardinals 03:53 - Commemoration of the 40 English Martyrs 04:16 - St. Tabitha Raised by St. Peter (Acts 9) 04:48 - The Story of Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy Begins 05:35 - Conflict in Ireland: Two Bishops in One See 06:30 - Exile, Trials, and Humility of Bl. Thaddeus 07:17 - Journey to Rome and Papal Support 07:48 - The Final Pilgrimage and Death in Northern Italy 08:53 - Discovery of His Sanctity and Miracles 09:46 - Friendship Between Ireland and Italy 10:52 - Beatification by Pope Leo XIII (1896) 11:25 - Lessons in Humility and Obedience 11:56 - The Richness of the Catholic Faith 12:14 - Conclusion & Final Blessing
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