Jun 25 – S William Abbot

Jun 25 – S William Abbot

It's the Feast of St William, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Net of Preaching", today's news from the Church: "This Is a Great Pain for Us", a preview of the Sermon: "Victims of Divine Justice", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org SOURCES USED TODAY: * "The Net of Preaching" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption * https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption [https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption] * "This Is a Great Pain for Us" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/great-pain-us-59731 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/great-pain-us-59731] * "Victims of Divine Justice" (SSPX Sermons) * SSPX YouTube: Sermons Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonegYXBrLbQh2Cjr0SU5x7WGNyMO25cw] * Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast [https://sspxpodcast.com/sermons] * The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) * https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop [https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop] Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! * Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o] * Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook [https://sspx.gifts/audiobook] Saint William, Abbot, is remembered as a man who discovered that the deepest adventures are often the ones that lead us away from the world and closer to God. He was born around the year 1085 in Vercelli, Italy, into a noble family. Like many young men of his time, William dreamed of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. While still in his twenties, he set out on foot, hoping to visit the places made holy by the life of Christ. The journey, however, did not unfold as he expected. As William traveled through southern Italy, he encountered hardships that made it impossible to continue safely to Jerusalem. Rather than seeing this as a failure, he gradually came to realize that God had another pilgrimage in mind. Instead of traveling to the Holy Land, William would spend the rest of his life helping others find the road to heaven. Seeking solitude, he withdrew to the rugged mountains near Avellino. There, on the heights of Monte Vergine, he embraced the life of a hermit, dedicating himself to prayer, fasting, and contemplation. Before long, people began seeking him out. They came looking for advice, prayer, and spiritual direction, and some asked if they could remain with him. William had hoped for solitude. Instead, God gave him a monastery. Around him grew the Abbey of Monte Vergine, which became one of the great centers of Benedictine life in southern Italy. William guided his monks with gentleness and common sense. He understood that true holiness required discipline, but he also knew that charity had to remain at the heart of every religious community. One story from his life became especially well known. According to tradition, while William was living in the mountains, a wild wolf repeatedly attacked the monastery's donkey, killing it. Rather than responding with anger, William is said to have commanded the wolf to take the donkey's place. The animal became tame and obedient, carrying supplies for the monastery for the rest of its life. Whether understood literally or symbolically, the story beautifully reflects William's reputation for holiness and the harmony that often surrounded the saints. Visitors can still climb the mountain to the Sanctuary of Monte Vergine, where the monastery he founded continues to welcome pilgrims nearly nine hundred years later. Perched high above the valleys of Campania, it remains one of Italy's most beloved Marian shrines and a living reminder of William's quiet faith. Saint William showed that God's plans are often better than our own. He set out hoping to reach Jerusalem, but instead founded a place that has helped generations of pilgrims draw closer to Christ. Saint William, founder of Monte Vergine and faithful guide of souls, pray for us. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS APOSTOLATE WITH 1-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION >> [https://sspx.gifts/collections/frontpage/products/sspx-podcast] - - - - - - EXPLORE MORE: * Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional [https://us13.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=c98bae64255bbd7d863e838ec&id=7e99fe6b53]- it's a perfect companion! * Subscribe to this Podcast [https://sspx-podcast.captivate.fm/listen]to receive this and all our audio episodes * Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/SSPXNewsEnglish?sub_confirmation=1]for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons * FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news [https://fsspx.news/en] * Visit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ [https://sspx.org/] WHAT IS THE SSPX PODCAST? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press [https://angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate], which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. WHAT IS THE SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org [https://sspx.org/en]

Jun 24 – Nativity of S. John Baptist

It's the Feast of Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Call Of the Twelve", today's news from the Church: "Giving One's Life | TRADITIO – Part III: A Work of Charity", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org SOURCES USED TODAY: * "The Call Of the Twelve" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption * https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption [https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption] * "Giving One's Life | TRADITIO – Part III: A Work of Charity" (FSSPX.news) * https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos] * The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) * https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop [https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop] Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! * Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o] * Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook [https://sspx.gifts/audiobook] The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is one of the most unusual feasts in the Church's calendar. Most saints are commemorated on the day of their death, their birth into eternal life. But Saint John is one of only three people whose earthly birth is celebrated by the universal Church, alongside Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The liturgy highlights John's unique role as the precursor of Christ, the one chosen by God to prepare the way for the Messiah. The Gospel recounts his miraculous birth to the elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the Church rejoices that the voice destined to cry out in the wilderness has finally arrived. The feast also falls near the summer solstice, and Christians have long seen symbolism in its timing. After June 24, the days gradually begin to shorten. After Christmas, they begin to lengthen. The Fathers of the Church connected this with John's own words about Christ: "He must increase, but I must decrease." For well over a thousand years, however, this feast has been known as much for its traditions as for its liturgy. Across Europe, the Vigil and Feast of Saint John became one of the great celebrations of the year. In France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Germany, Poland, and throughout Scandinavia, people gathered on hillsides and village greens to light enormous bonfires known as Saint John's Fires. Some of these fires could be seen for miles across the countryside. The custom likely arose because John himself was understood as a burning and shining lamp who pointed toward Christ, the true Light of the World. Families and entire villages would gather around the flames, singing, feasting, and celebrating late into the night. In some regions, people carried torches through fields and vineyards, praying for God's blessing on the coming harvest. In Ireland, Saint John's Eve became one of the most anticipated nights of the summer. Communities gathered around bonfires while prayers, hymns, and local customs blended into a uniquely Catholic celebration. Similar traditions developed in Brittany, where even kings occasionally attended the lighting of the great Saint John's fires. Throughout parts of Germany and Central Europe, herbs gathered on Saint John's Day were believed to receive a special blessing. Families would collect flowers and medicinal plants, bringing them home or hanging them in barns and houses as reminders of God's providence. In Spain and Portugal, coastal communities often celebrated with processions, music, and nighttime gatherings that continue in many places even today. While many customs have changed over the centuries, the feast still carries something of its ancient spirit. It is a celebration of light, joy, and preparation. Just as Saint John prepared the world to receive Christ, these traditions remind us to prepare our own hearts to welcome Him more fully. Saint John the Baptist, precursor of the Lord and burning lamp of faith, pray for us. 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The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press [https://angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate], which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.   WHAT IS THE SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. 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Jun 23 – Vigil of Nativity of S. John Baptist

It's the Feast of Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 2nd Class, with the color of Violet. In this episode: the meditation: "Conditions for a Good Catch", today's news from the Church: "Marcel Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 2", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org SOURCES USED TODAY: * "Conditions for a Good Catch" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption * https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption [https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption] * "Marcel Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 2" (FSSPX.news) * https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos] * The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) * https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop [https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop] Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! * Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o] * Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook [https://sspx.gifts/audiobook] The Vigil of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is one of the oldest and most distinctive vigils in the Church's calendar. While most saints are honored on the day of their death, the Church celebrates the birth of only three individuals each year: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Saint John the Baptist. That fact alone tells us something extraordinary about John's place in salvation history. The story begins before John's birth. His parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, were elderly and had long been unable to have children. Then, while Zechariah was serving in the Temple, the Archangel Gabriel appeared and announced that a son would be born to them. This child would prepare the way for the Messiah and would be filled with the Holy Ghost even before his birth. The Church has always seen John as standing at the meeting point of the Old and New Testaments. He is the last of the great prophets and the first herald of Christ. The prophets had spoken of the coming Redeemer from afar. John would actually point to Him and say, "Behold the Lamb of God." That role began before he was even born. When the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, the unborn John leapt in his mother's womb at the presence of the unborn Christ. The Fathers of the Church often reflected on this moment, seeing it as John's first act of witness, his first proclamation of the Messiah. The vigil itself developed as a day of preparation and expectation. Much like the vigils before Christmas or other major feasts, it invited the faithful to pause and reflect on the significance of the event about to be celebrated. In older Catholic practice, vigils were often days of fasting and penance, helping believers prepare spiritually for the feast. Throughout Europe, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist became associated with some of the most colorful traditions of the Christian year. The eve of the feast was marked by great bonfires, especially in France, Spain, Ireland, and parts of Germany. These fires symbolized John's mission of preparing the way for Christ, the true Light of the world. In some places, entire towns gathered around hilltop fires that could be seen for miles across the countryside. The vigil also reminds us of John's essential message: "He must increase, but I must decrease." Everything about John's life pointed away from himself and toward Christ. That is why the Church continues to honor him so highly. Among those born of women, Our Lord Himself declared that none was greater than John the Baptist. Holy John the Baptist, voice crying in the wilderness and precursor of the Lord, pray for us. 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The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press [https://angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate], which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.   WHAT IS THE SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org [https://sspx.org/en]

Jun 22 – S Paulinus / Ss John Fisher & Thomas More

It's the Feast of St. Paulinus, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "An Astonishing Miracle", today's news from the Church: "Traditional Communities Friendly to the SSPX", a preview of the Sermon: "Why We Struggle to Love God", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org SOURCES USED TODAY: * "An Astonishing Miracle" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption * https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption [https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption] * "Traditional Communities Friendly to the SSPX" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/traditional-communities-friendly-sspx-59706 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/traditional-communities-friendly-sspx-59706] * "Why We Struggle to Love God" (SSPX Sermons) * SSPX YouTube: Sermons Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonegYXBrLbQh2Cjr0SU5x7WGNyMO25cw] * Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast [https://sspxpodcast.com/sermons] * The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) * https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop [https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop] Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! * Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o] * Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook [https://sspx.gifts/audiobook] Saints John Fisher and Thomas More are remembered together because they died for the same cause, under the same king, and within a matter of weeks of one another. Yet they could hardly have come from more different worlds. One was a bishop and scholar. The other was a husband, father, lawyer, and statesman. Together, they remind us that holiness is possible in every vocation, and that fidelity sometimes comes at a very high cost. John Fisher was born around 1469 and became one of the most respected churchmen in England. As Bishop of Rochester, he was known for his learning, personal holiness, and dedication to reform. He spent years strengthening education, supporting the poor, and defending the Catholic faith. Unlike many bishops of his day, Fisher lived simply and took his pastoral responsibilities seriously. Thomas More, born a few years later in 1478, followed a very different path. He became one of the leading lawyers and scholars of England and eventually served as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. More was widely admired for his intelligence, wit, and integrity. He was also a devoted husband and father whose household became known for its warmth, learning, and faith. Then came the crisis that would define both of their lives. When King Henry VIII sought to break with Rome and declare himself supreme head of the Church in England, many people found ways to accommodate the new reality. Some agreed enthusiastically. Others remained silent. Fisher and More could not. Neither man was eager for conflict. Neither was looking for martyrdom. In fact, both understood exactly what their resistance would cost them. But they also believed that conscience was not something that could simply be negotiated away. Fisher stood virtually alone among England's bishops in openly opposing the king's actions. More resigned as Lord Chancellor rather than support policies he could not accept. Eventually both men were imprisoned in the Tower of London. Even there, their personalities remained distinct. Fisher remained the quiet bishop and theologian. More, remarkably, continued displaying the humor for which he was famous. On the day of his execution, he reportedly joked with the executioner and asked for help climbing the scaffold, saying he could manage the trip down himself. Both men were executed in 1535. Today, visitors to the Tower of London can still stand in the place where they spent their final months. Their witness has echoed far beyond England, inspiring generations of Catholics facing pressure to compromise their faith. Their story is ultimately not about politics. It is about two men who believed that truth was worth more than comfort, position, or even life itself. Saint John Fisher and Saint Thomas More, martyrs of conscience and courage, pray for us. 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The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press [https://angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate], which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.   WHAT IS THE SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org [https://sspx.org/en]

Jun 21 – IV Sun of Pentecost / S Aloysius Gonzaga

It's the IV Sun after Pentecost, 2nd Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "A Miracle with Symbolic Meaning", today's news from the Church: "France Is on the Path to Widespread Euthanasia by Summer 2026", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org SOURCES USED TODAY: * "A Miracle with Symbolic Meaning" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption * https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption [https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption] * "France Is on the Path to Widespread Euthanasia by Summer 2026" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/france-path-widespread-euthanasia-summer-2026-59692 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/france-path-widespread-euthanasia-summer-2026-59692] * The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) * https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop [https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop] Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! * Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o] * Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook [https://sspx.gifts/audiobook] St. Aloysius Gonzaga  is often remembered as the patron saint of youth, but if we're honest, his story can sound almost unbelievable at first. He was born in 1568 into one of the most powerful noble families in northern Italy. His father was a marquis, a military commander, and a man with big ambitions for his eldest son. From the day Aloysius was born, his future seemed mapped out. He would inherit titles, lands, influence, and prestige. As a child, he was introduced to court life and even accompanied soldiers in military camps. In fact, one story says he picked up some rather colorful soldier language before he was old enough to understand what the words meant, much to the alarm of his family. But as he grew older, something became increasingly clear: Aloysius wanted none of the life being planned for him. While other young nobles dreamed of advancement and power, Aloysius was drawn to prayer. He spent long periods in church, developed a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and began thinking seriously about religious life. The more he encountered the world of courts and politics, the less attractive it seemed to him. This did not go over well with his father. Giving up a noble inheritance was one thing. Walking away from an entire family legacy was something else entirely. The conflict lasted for years. Yet Aloysius remained firm. Eventually, after a long struggle, he renounced his inheritance and entered the Society of Jesus. Imagine the reaction. A young man with wealth, status, influence, and every opportunity the world could offer voluntarily giving it all away. For Aloysius, however, it was not a sacrifice but a relief. He believed he had finally found the life God wanted for him. His time as a Jesuit was surprisingly short. While studying in Rome, a plague outbreak swept through the city. The Jesuits organized relief efforts, and Aloysius immediately volunteered. He cared for plague victims, carried the sick to hospitals, fed the abandoned, and served people many others were afraid even to approach. Eventually he contracted the disease himself. Even while ill, he remained peaceful and prayerful. He died in 1591 at just twenty-three years old. What makes Aloysius so compelling is not simply that he gave up wealth. Many saints have done that. It is that he saw clearly what the world offered and consciously chose something greater. Visitors to Rome can still pray at the Church of Saint Ignatius, where his tomb remains a place of pilgrimage. For centuries, students, young people, and those discerning their vocation have sought his intercession there. His life asks a question that never really goes out of date: What are we holding onto that might be keeping us from what God is calling us to become? Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of youth and lover of purity, pray for us. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS APOSTOLATE WITH 1-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION >> [https://sspx.gifts/collections/frontpage/products/sspx-podcast] - - - - - - EXPLORE MORE: * Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional [https://us13.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=c98bae64255bbd7d863e838ec&id=7e99fe6b53]- it's a perfect companion! * Subscribe to this Podcast [https://sspx-podcast.captivate.fm/listen]to receive this and all our audio episodes * Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/SSPXNewsEnglish?sub_confirmation=1]for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons * FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news [https://fsspx.news/en] * Visit the US District website:https://sspx.org/ [https://sspx.org/] WHAT IS THE SSPX PODCAST? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press [https://angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate], which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.   WHAT IS THE SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org [https://sspx.org/en]