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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2023 · 11 MIN

Saint Benedict: Episode Four

from The Saints · host The Merry Beggars

🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode Four: The Poison Cup As the reluctant new abbot of the Monastery of Vicovera, Benedict is shocked at his monks’ laziness and lack of self-control. He proposes new rules to them and a holy way of life, but the monks have another plan! Will Benedict survive their murderous plot? Or will he die a martyr at the hands of his own monastic brothers? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/  Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with coloring pages, activity sheets, and more! 🔥 Ignite your Family’s Faith In a culture that has abandoned God, families struggle to find beautiful, faith-affirming stories to inspire their children. The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage provides thrilling and inspiring stories to ignite your family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week! 🚦 Rating: 7+ The episode showcases Benedict's faith and moral courage. A plot to poison him is stopped through miraculous divine intervention. It emphasizes the power of community, as Romanus, Constantius, Lesius, and Valdius come together to support Benedict. The importance of role models and teachers is highlighted with Maurus and Placidus asking Saint Benedict to teach him. Elements of intensity include Saint Benedict facing a life-threatening conspiracy from his own monks. They intended to poison him, adding a layer of tension and danger to the story. They are shown betraying their vocations and deceiving others. Benedict decides to leave the monastery, introducing themes of isolation and abandonment which could be intense for younger listeners. 📱 Social Media https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars https://twitter.com/themerrybeggars https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars 

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🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode Four: The Poison Cup As the reluctant new abbot of the Monastery of Vicovera, Benedict is shocked at his monks’ laziness and lack of self-control. He proposes new rules to...

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