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St. Hedwig (16 October): Pierce My Flesh with Fear of Thee | The Call to Crucify the Flesh

4,891 views · Published 12 March 2017 · 13:12 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: Sensus Fidelium · 2017 · Education

St. Hedwig’s example of penance, humility, and service to the poor challenges us to examine our lives in light of eternity. This Catholic homily explores holy fear, Christian self-discipline, and preparation for the judgment of God.

Beginning with the words “Pierce Thou my flesh with Thy fear; I am afraid of Thy judgments,” the sermon reflects on moderation, resistance to sinful desires, and St. Paul’s call to be crucified with Christ. Here, the language of piercing and crucifixion concerns spiritual self-denial and union with Christ.

The homily draws on St. Hedwig’s devotion to the Divine Office and Holy Mass, her willingness to perform humble tasks, and her care for the poor and those suffering from leprosy. It also considers St. Teresa of Avila’s mystical experiences and her insistence on self-knowledge.

What would change if we remembered our final judgment before speaking, acting, or giving in to temptation? Through reflections on Psalm 118, the particular and general judgment, and St. Thérèse’s attention to small faults, this sermon encourages us to bring God’s word into our hearts and put it into practice.

Consider today:
• What fault have I been avoiding in my examination of conscience?
• Where can I practice moderation and self-denial?
• How can I serve someone with greater humility?
• Are my daily choices bringing glory to God?

00:00 Opening Prayer and Introduction to St. Hedwig
00:10 “Pierce Thou My Flesh with Thy Fear”
00:33 Taming Sinful Desires
00:58 Moderation in Food and Drink
01:14 St. Paul: Crucifying the Flesh
01:35 Bearing Christ’s Wounds: The Preacher’s Spiritual Analogy
03:03 St. Teresa of Avila’s Mystical Experience
03:34 Union with Christ and the Nail from His Hand
04:12 St. Hedwig: Dying to Worldly Pleasure
04:43 Continence, Contemplation, and Liturgical Prayer
05:25 Humility and Service to the Poor
06:13 Holy Fear and God’s Judgments
06:45 Remembering Our End and the Gospel’s Net
07:15 Ordering Our Actions toward Eternity
07:50 Preparing to Stand before God
08:18 St. Teresa and the Path of Self-Knowledge
08:51 The General Judgment: Our Lives Revealed
09:19 Choosing Actions That Give Glory to God
09:47 Making Eternal Truths Part of Daily Life
10:08 Psalm 118: Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts
10:44 St. Thérèse: Addressing Faults While They Are Small
11:14 Keeping Judgment before Our Eyes
11:52 Childlike Accountability and Holy Fear
12:31 Self-Denial and Growth in Union with Christ
13:01 Closing Reflection and Prayer

“I hid Thy words in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.”

St. Hedwig, pray for us.

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