Saint Homobonus: Episode Four
The Saints
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🗓️ 11 September 2025
⏱️ 13 minutes
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Summary
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🗺️ Saint Homobonus - Episode Four: The Wise Merchant
Cremona, Italy. 1162. The fragile peace between nobles and merchants has shattered! And both sides have drawn their swords! Standing between them is Homobonus, the kind-hearted merchant, begging them to stop. Will this good man bring peace to his city? Or will he die trying?
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Acts of generosity are seen throughout the story often in quiet, unheralded ways. Homobonus stand for justice in trade, refusing dishonest gain even under pressure. He shows courage when standing between clashing factions and is an advocate for peace. He exemplifies the virtue of charity in his everyday life, choosing to shelter, clothe, or feed the needy.
This series contains moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices. A riot erupts between nobles and merchants. Shops are burned, and swords are drawn in public squares. Some confrontations depict threats of violence, public humiliation, and the destruction of property. Illness and hunger afflict children and the poor.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Cremona, Italy, 1162. |
| 0:05.0 | The fragile peace between nobles and merchants has shattered, |
| 0:09.0 | and both sides have drawn their swords. |
| 0:12.0 | Standing between them is homo bonus, the kind-hearted merchant begging them to stop. |
| 0:18.0 | Will this good man bring peace to his city, |
| 0:21.3 | or will he die trying? |
| 0:26.7 | The Saints. |
| 0:32.5 | Adventures of Faith and Courage. |
| 0:35.6 | St. Homobonis. |
| 0:37.4 | Episode 4. The. Homer bonus. |
| 0:38.3 | Episode 4. The Wise Merchant. |
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| 1:01.2 | Colby. |
| 1:06.3 | Enrico, please, think of the innocent people. Move aside! |
| 1:11.6 | Now! |
| 1:12.6 | For my sword will forget you are my cousin's husband. |
| 1:16.6 | I will not move! |
| 1:18.6 | Then you've made your choice. |
| 1:25.6 | Did... |
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