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This monk led the charge in a critical battle to save the Church.
The ancient Muslim Turks have given ample opportunity for God to remind His people of the power of prayer and devotion. Several times throughout history, the Turks threatened Christendom and the Catholic Faith with vast armies and intimidating weaponry only to be soundly defeated—allowing for the spread of the Faith and the preservation of Catholic cities.
Let’s look back at the year 1456. One of the Christendom’s core cities, Constantinople, had fallen to the Muslim army. Now, Mohammed II and over 100,000 warriors were moving on Western Europe.
Pope Callistus III turned to John of Capistrano, a zealous (some said fanatical) Franciscan priest who traveled all over Europe preaching the Gospel, reforming laxity wherever he found it.
Continued below.
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The ancient Muslim Turks have given ample opportunity for God to remind His people of the power of prayer and devotion. Several times throughout history, the Turks threatened Christendom and the Catholic Faith with vast armies and intimidating weaponry only to be soundly defeated—allowing for the spread of the Faith and the preservation of Catholic cities.
Let’s look back at the year 1456. One of the Christendom’s core cities, Constantinople, had fallen to the Muslim army. Now, Mohammed II and over 100,000 warriors were moving on Western Europe.
Pope Callistus III turned to John of Capistrano, a zealous (some said fanatical) Franciscan priest who traveled all over Europe preaching the Gospel, reforming laxity wherever he found it.
Continued below.
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The ancient Muslim Turks have given ample opportunity for God to remind His people of the power of prayer and devotion. Several times throughout history, the Turks threatened Christendom and the Catholic Faith with vast armies and intimidating weaponry only to be soundly defeated—allowing for...
