Who Is Saint Junipero Serra? The Catholic Saints Podcast

Join Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute, and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, as they delve into the life and legacy of St. Junipero Serra on the occasion of his feast day. Despite recent controversies surrounding his statues, this discussion highlights the profound impact of this Franciscan saint on the history of California and the wider American landscape.
Discover the remarkable journey of St. Junipero Serra, from his origins in Spain to his missionary work in the New World. Learn about his pivotal role in founding the California missions, which played a significant part in shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of the region. Despite facing challenges and opposition, St. Junipero remained committed to his mission of evangelization and service to the indigenous peoples.
Explore the enduring relevance of St. Junipero's example for today's world, where his dedication to the Gospel message and his love for the marginalized continue to inspire. Gain insights into his approach to mission work, characterized by a deep faith, compassion, and a commitment to building bridges between cultures. As we honor his memory, let us draw inspiration from his life and strive to emulate his spirit of charity, courage, and perseverance in our own lives.
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Proud of our beautiful Hispanic Catholic history here in California and the southwest!! We were here before the Anglos!! Up the Spanish Empire and Catholic Church!! 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 ✝️ ❤️

[@BonnieBlair-zm4uu]

Tysm for this episode. I watched as many California mission's 🐰🐣🐇🌻🌞🎈🌹🌷🌺🌸 Easter Masses as I could find, streamed online yesterday and Saturday. The 21 CA missions are so special to me & full of dear familial 📝💌 memories. My brother and I divided my mother's mission collection. My patron namesake is San Bonaventure & his namesake mission (San Buenaventura) now has a relocated San Junipero Serra statue & recently was designated a minor basilica, complete with a blessing by Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. ✝️🛐🕊️🕯️🤍💛

[@frapaschal6594]

Thank you so much for this. He was a member of the Discalced Reform of Spain (sometimes called Alcantarines). This was under the umbrella of the Observants, not the Capuchins.