Why the Church Refused Him Communion for 30 Years... Then Made Him a Saint.

Описание: Could you be an addict and still become a Saint? Meet Mark Ji Tianxiang, a brilliant physician in 19th-century China whose life took a tragic turn when he treated his own stomach ailments with opium. What followed was a 30-year battle with addiction that saw him barred from receiving the Catholic sacraments for the rest of his life.

In this video, we explore the incredible paradox of the "Addict Saint." We look at:

The Physician's Downfall: How a respected healer became an addict.

A Church's Rejection: Why his local priest refused him absolution and Communion for three decades.

The Boxer Rebellion: The moment of ultimate choice when the Qing dynasty's "Boxers" rounded up Christians.

Final Martyrdom: Why Mark Ji Tianxiang requested to be executed last.

Mark Ji Tianxiang is the patron saint of those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. His story is a testament that holiness isn't about perfection—it's about persistence.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[00:25] What is Holiness?
[01:59] How Mark Ji Tiangxiang's story began
[2:30] Falling into the grips of Opium
[3:29] Refused the Sacraments
[6:25] Let me Die for You Lord
[7:00] Solider's Doorknock...
[8:29] Final Act.