2nd Annual "Christmas with the Church Fathers" with Gavin Ashenden (Pope Leo the Great) | Ep. 54

CULTIVATING SAINTS, SAGES, AND STATESMEN THROUGH THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTENDOM
In this episode, we officially inaugurate an annual Eternal Christendom Christmas tradition with our friend and colleague Dr. Gavin Ashenden: "Christmas with the Church Fathers." Last year, we were privileged to have Gavin's beautiful voice read a profound and moving Christmas sermon by St. Augustine, upon which we reflected.
This year, Gavin reads and we reflect upon two powerful sermons by St. Pope Leo the Great: Sermon 19 for Advent (delivered December 14, 452) , and Sermon 21 for Christmas (delivered December 25, 440). This great Saint, Church Father, Doctor of the Church, and Pope reminds us in both of these sermons that the coming of God in the flesh as a baby ought remind Christians of their profound dignity, from which flows their serious duties and high calling.
A Happy Advent, and Merry Christmas to all!
See 2024's "Christmas with the Church Fathers" reading of St. Augustine: youtu.be/r4U3fRLV558?si=AtuAcmSCwl-vPLV5
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
05:28 - Sermon 19 (Pope Leo the Great) for Advent
14:33 - Sermon 19 Reflection
27:52 - Sermon 21 (Pope Leo the Great) for Christmas
35:29 - Sermon 21 Reflection and Conclusion
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