Saint Homobonus: Episode Three
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🗓️ 10 September 2025
⏱️ 14 minutes
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🗺️ Saint Homobonus - Episode Three: Father of the Poor
Cremona, Italy. 1162 A.D. Eight years have passed since his father’s death, Homobonus remembers the two solemn promises he made: to serve the poor through his business, and to marry a woman who loved him for himself, not for his wealth. Now, married to the beautiful Isabella, can Homobonus find a way to serve the poor and save his marriage?
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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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| 0:00.0 | Cremona, Italy, 1162 AD. |
| 0:07.0 | Eight years have passed since his father's death. |
| 0:11.0 | Homabonus remembers the two solemn promises he made, |
| 0:14.0 | to serve the poor through his business |
| 0:17.0 | and to marry a woman who loved him for himself, |
| 0:20.0 | not for his wealth. |
| 0:22.4 | Now, married to the beautiful Isabella, |
| 0:25.3 | can Homobonis find a way to serve the poor and save his marriage. |
| 0:35.9 | The Saints. |
| 0:40.0 | Adventures of Faith and Courage. |
| 0:41.9 | Saint Homobonis. |
| 0:43.4 | Episode 3. |
| 0:45.3 | The Father of the Poor. |
| 0:50.5 | Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at the Saintspodcast.com. |
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| 1:06.5 | The Saints Podcast.com slash Colby. Would you like something else for breakfast, Master Homobonis? |
| 1:15.8 | No, Leonardo, thank you. |
| 1:18.3 | Could you please ask Dario to prepare my horse? |
| 1:21.3 | I want to be at the cathedral before morning mass. |
| 1:23.9 | Yes, Master Homobonus. |
| 1:26.6 | Master, forgive me if I'm being disrespectful, but do you know if the nobles have approved the new tax law? |
| 1:34.6 | Yes, it has been approved. |
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