Saint André - L’apôtre du premier appel du Christ (30 novembre) - Vidéo Dailymotion

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Saint André, frère de l’apôtre Pierre, est celui que l’on appelle le Protoklitos, le premier appelé par le Christ. Pêcheur humble de Galilée devenu apôtre infatigable, il a annoncé l’Évangile jusqu’aux confins du monde antique avant de donner sa vie par amour du Christ sur une croix en forme d’X, aujourd’hui connue sous le nom de croix de Saint André. Patron des pêcheurs, des marins et de l’Écosse, il demeure un symbole puissant de fidélité et de courage missionnaire. Sa vie continue d’inspirer ceux qui cherchent à suivre le Christ avec détermination, même au prix du sacrifice.  Lectures pour aller plus loin : "Saint André, Le pêcheur devenu apôtre" Biographie et prières (Editions Sanctus) : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0G49V22R6  "Saint André: L'apôtre des Grecs" (Mauricette Vial-Andru) : https://amzn.to/4pvQaVK  (lien sponsorisés, pour nous soutenir)

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00:00On this 30th of November, the Church celebrates Saint Andrew, apostle of Christ,

00:05But it is also the celebration of several other, less well-known first names.

00:09like Andrea, André or Andriane.

00:13Yet it is André's name that overwhelmingly dominates today.

00:16carried by one of the most emblematic figures of early Christianity.

00:21Brother of Peter, privileged witness of Jesus,

00:25tireless preacher, martyr and protector of many nations,

00:31Saint Andrew remains a universal figure, deeply loved throughout Christendom.

00:37Andrew was born in Bethsaida, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

00:42With his brother Simon, the future Pierre,

00:44He works as a fisherman in a poor region

00:47where the days are harsh and unpredictable.

00:51His life takes a decisive turn

00:53when he first became a disciple of John the Baptist.

00:58It is there that he hears the announcement that will change his life forever.

01:02When John refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God,

01:06André understands that his spiritual quest

01:09has just found its fulfillment.

01:12He follows Jesus, spends a few hours with him

01:16And that moment is enough to change everything.

01:19Andrew then became the first of the disciples.

01:23the one whom tradition calls the first recalled.

01:27His enthusiasm is contagious.

01:30He had barely met Christ,

01:32that he should hurry to find his brother Simon

01:35to tell him that they have found the Messiah.

01:37In this sense, Andrew is the first missionary,

01:42the one who paves the way.

01:45He hasn't traveled any kilometers yet.

01:47nor preached in distant cities,

01:50But he has already grasped the essentials.

01:52The encounter with Jesus is never a given.

01:56to be kept for oneself.

01:58She is calling for testimonies.

02:00It ignites and sends forth.

02:03Andrew brings Peter to Christ

02:06and this simple action transforms history

02:09since she brings it onto the scene

02:12a man who would become the leader of the apostles.

02:16Throughout Christ's public years,

02:19André stands out for his discreet attitude

02:22but deeply attentive.

02:24He is, for example,

02:26who alerts Jesus to the presence of the young boy

02:29carrying five loaves of bread and two fish

02:32just before multiplication.

02:36Where others saw an insoluble problem,

02:39André already perceives a possibility of God's action.

02:43This spiritual sensitivity,

02:46although silent,

02:48shows that his faith is rooted in trust.

02:52He doesn't understand everything yet.

02:54But he senses that anything is possible for Jesus.

02:57After the resurrection and ascension of Christ,

03:02The apostles are sent to the four corners of the world.

03:06According to ancient tradition,

03:09Andrew preaches in Asia Minor,

03:11in Siti,

03:12in Thrace

03:13and all the way to the shores of the Black Sea.

03:17He faces hostile climates,

03:19uncertain roads,

03:21but above all the spiritual and political resistance

03:25of populations that are often indifferent or hostile.

03:30Yet, André remains a messenger of peace.

03:34He proclaims the Gospel with the same simplicity as on the first day.

03:39He speaks of the Christ he saw,

03:42that he heard,

03:43whose living reality he touched.

03:46His strength does not lie in speeches,

03:49but in his loyalty.

03:52His missionary journey eventually led him to Greece.

03:55in Patras,

03:57where he continues to preach despite the anger of local authorities.

04:02His testimony is causing a stir.

04:05And André is sentenced to death.

04:07He refuses to be crucified like Jesus

04:10and humbly requests a different cross.

04:14in the shape of an X,

04:15out of respect for the way he regards his Lord.

04:20This cross would become one of his most famous symbols.

04:25During his ordeal,

04:26Far from collapsing,

04:28He continues to teach,

04:30to bless,

04:31to console those around him.

04:33His martyrdom becomes a final act of evangelization.

04:38He died as he lived.

04:40turned towards Christ,

04:42in astonishing peace.

04:45After his death,

04:46His influence has only grown.

04:50He became the protector of Greece,

04:52from Russia,

04:53of Scotland

04:54and many maritime cities.

04:57His cross is incorporated into the Scottish flag.

05:01then to the flag of the United Kingdom.

05:04His cult has endured through the centuries

05:06with rare stability,

05:08supported as much by the Eastern Church

05:10than by the Western Church.

05:14Saint Andrew embodies man

05:15who left everything to follow Christ

05:18and which has never ceased

05:20to show the way to others.

05:23It remains for the believers

05:24a model of simplicity

05:26availability

05:28and mission.

05:29Prayer to Saint Andrew

05:32Lord Jesus Christ,

05:36you who called Saint Andrew

05:38the first among your disciples,

05:40Give us his ardor,

05:42her joy and her courage.

05:45That, following his example,

05:46we know how to follow you every day

05:48with a willing heart.

05:51Through her intercession,

05:53strengthen our faith,

05:54sanctifies our actions

05:56and guides our steps towards the light.

06:00Saint Andrew,

06:01apostle of Christ,

06:03you who gave your life

06:04out of love for the Gospel,

06:07watch over us

06:08and lead us

06:09until the peace of the Kingdom.

06:12Amen.

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Saint André - L’apôtre du premier appel du Christ (30 novembre)

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