Jun 17 – Feria / S Gregory Barbarigo

Jun 19 – S Juliana Falconieri

It's the Feast of St. Juliana Falconieri, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Our Answer to the Sacred Heart", today's news from the Church: "Leo XIV Appoints the President of EWTN News to Head Vatican Communications", 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: * "Our Answer to the Sacred Heart" — 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] * "Leo XIV Appoints the President of EWTN News to Head Vatican Communications" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/leo-xiv-appoints-president-ewtn-news-head-vatican-communications-59591 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/leo-xiv-appoints-president-ewtn-news-head-vatican-communications-59591] * 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 Juliana Falconieri grew up surrounded by saints, but she still had to become one herself. She was born in Florence, Italy, in 1270, at a time when the city was filled with both great wealth and fierce political rivalries. Her family was deeply connected to the newly founded Servite Order. In fact, her uncle was Alexis Falconieri, and from an early age Juliana was exposed to men and women whose lives revolved around prayer, penance, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As a child, she seemed drawn almost naturally to the spiritual life. While other young nobles were being prepared for advantageous marriages, Juliana had different plans. She desired to belong entirely to God. When she was still quite young, she consecrated her virginity and began living a life of prayer and sacrifice. Over time, other women were drawn to her example, and a community formed around her. These women eventually became known as the Mantellate, the women associated with the Servite Order. Juliana became their leader, though she never sought titles or recognition. What stands out in her life is not dramatic preaching or public accomplishments. It is her humility. Again and again, accounts from her life describe someone who avoided attention, preferred serving others to being served, and quietly carried out ordinary acts of charity. She cared for the sick, helped the poor, and spent long hours in prayer. Those around her often remarked on her gentleness and her deep devotion to the Passion of Christ and to Our Lady of Sorrows. The most famous story connected to Juliana comes from the end of her life. After years of fasting, penance, and illness, she became too weak to swallow solid food. As she lay dying, she longed to receive Holy Communion but could no longer consume the Sacred Host. According to the traditional account, the priest placed the Host upon a cloth over her chest. Moments later, the Host disappeared, and after her death a mark resembling the Eucharist was found over her heart. Whether one focuses on the miracle itself or the devotion behind it, the story reveals what mattered most to Juliana: her love for Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. That love became the defining characteristic of her life. Today, Florence still preserves memories of Juliana and the Servite saints. Pilgrims can visit churches connected with her life and with the remarkable spiritual movement that grew from the Seven Holy Founders. Saint Juliana Falconieri, lover of the Holy Eucharist and daughter of Our Lady of Sorrows, 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 18 – S Ephrem the Syrian

It's the Feast of St. Ephrem the Syrian, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "A Wounded Heart", today's news from the Church: "Leo XIV in France: The Program Unveiled", a preview of the Sermon: "How to Convert Others", 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 Wounded Heart" — 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] * "Leo XIV in France: The Program Unveiled" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/leo-xiv-france-program-unveiled-59666 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/leo-xiv-france-program-unveiled-59666] * "How to Convert Others" (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 Ephrem the Syrian is one of the most fascinating saints in the history of the Church because he taught theology not only through books and sermons, but through poetry and music. He was born around the year 306 in Nisibis, a frontier city that today lies near the border between Turkey and Syria. Ephrem grew up during a turbulent period when the Roman and Persian empires frequently fought over the region. Christianity was still young, and believers often lived with uncertainty about what the future might hold. As a young man, Ephrem became a disciple of the bishop Jacob of Nisibis. Under his guidance, Ephrem developed a deep love for Sacred Scripture and a remarkable gift for explaining the faith. But he did so in a way that was very different from many of the great theologians of his age. While others wrote long theological treatises, Ephrem wrote hymns. Hundreds of them. In fact, he became so famous for this that he is sometimes called the "Harp of the Holy Spirit." He understood that people often remember songs long after they forget lectures. So when false teachings began spreading through the Christian world, Ephrem responded by composing beautiful hymns that taught orthodox doctrine. Imagine learning theology by singing it. That was essentially what many Christians of his time experienced. When Nisibis eventually fell to the Persians, Ephrem was forced to leave his homeland. He settled in Edessa, one of the great Christian cities of the ancient world. There he continued teaching, writing, and serving the faithful. Despite his reputation for wisdom, he remained remarkably humble and chose to live as a deacon rather than seek higher office in the Church. One of the most moving stories from his life comes during a famine in Edessa. Rather than retreat into study and prayer alone, Ephrem organized relief efforts, cared for the hungry, and personally helped distribute aid to those in need. The great theologian became a servant of the poor. His writings had an enormous influence on Eastern Christianity. Even today, Christians of the Syriac tradition continue to sing hymns inspired by his work. Scholars estimate that thousands of lines of his poetry survive, making him one of the most prolific Christian writers of the ancient world. Unlike many saints who are remembered for one dramatic event, Ephrem's legacy is found in words. Words that taught the faith. Words that defended the truth. Words that helped ordinary Christians understand the mysteries of Christ. More than sixteen centuries later, those words are still being read, studied, and sung. Saint Ephrem the Syrian, harp of the Holy Spirit and poet of the Church, 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 17 – Feria / S Gregory Barbarigo

It's the Feast of St. Gregory Barbarigo, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Love That Heals", today's news from the Church: "On the Veil Worn by Women at Mass", 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: * "Love That Heals" — 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] * "On the Veil Worn by Women at Mass" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/veil-worn-women-mass-59558 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/veil-worn-women-mass-59558] * 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 Gregory Barbarigo was one of those saints who proves that administration and holiness are not opposites. In fact, much of his sanctity was lived out through meetings, decisions, schools, libraries, and the daily work of governing a diocese well. He was born in 1625 in Venice, into a distinguished family connected to both Church and civic life. As a young man, Gregory was intelligent, well educated, and comfortable moving among diplomats, nobles, and churchmen. In many ways, he seemed destined for a successful public career. Then something happened that changed the direction of his life. While accompanying a Venetian ambassador to the negotiations that ended the Thirty Years' War, Gregory encountered some of the leading figures of the Church, including Pope Alexander VII, who recognized the young man's talent and character. Gregory began to sense that God was calling him not into politics, but into the priesthood. After his ordination, he advanced quickly through positions of responsibility. Before long, he was appointed Bishop of Bergamo and later Cardinal and Bishop of Padua. That might sound impressive, but Gregory never approached these offices as honors. He saw them as work. And there was a lot of work to do. The Council of Trent had called for major reforms throughout the Church, but many dioceses were still struggling to implement them. Gregory threw himself into the task. He visited parishes personally, improved seminary training, supported Catholic education, and worked tirelessly to ensure that priests were well formed. If Saint Charles Borromeo had been one of the great reformers of the previous generation, Gregory Barbarigo became one of the men who carried that work forward. One of his particular passions was education. He expanded seminaries, founded schools, and assembled an impressive library containing thousands of volumes. Even today, visitors to Padua can see the Biblioteca Capitolare, whose collections were greatly enriched through his efforts. Gregory believed that a well-formed clergy required both holiness and learning. He was equally devoted to the poor. During outbreaks of plague and times of hardship, he organized relief efforts and personally involved himself in caring for those affected. He never viewed administration as separate from charity. What is remarkable is that Gregory managed to remain humble while carrying enormous responsibilities. Contemporary accounts describe him as approachable, prayerful, and deeply concerned with the spiritual welfare of his people. His legacy is still visible throughout Padua, where churches, seminaries, and institutions bear witness to his work more than three centuries later. He helped shape the city into one of the great centers of Catholic learning in northern Italy. Saint Gregory Barbarigo, wise bishop and shepherd of souls, 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 16 – Feria / S John Francis Regis

It's a Feria, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "Love That Gives", today's news from the Church: "Passing on the Faith", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Episode 1 of the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography", 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: * "Love That Gives" — 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] * "Passing on the Faith" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/passing-faith-59598 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/passing-faith-59598] * The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Episode 1 of the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography" (SSPX Podcast) * View on YouTube * Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com [https://sspxpodcast.com] * 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] 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 15 – III Sun of Pentecost / S Basil the Great

It's a Feria, commemoration of Sts. Vitus, Modestius, and Crescentia, Martyrs, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "Love That Comes to Our Defense", today's news from the Church: "Magnificent Humanity", a preview of the Sermon: "Find the Sacred Heart and Begin Your Heaven on Earth", 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: * "Love That Comes to Our Defense" — 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] * "Magnificent Humanity" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/magnificent-humanity-59566 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/magnificent-humanity-59566] * "Find the Sacred Heart and Begin Your Heaven on Earth" (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 Germaine Cousin is one of those saints whose story almost sounds too heartbreaking to be true. She was born in 1579 in the small French village of Pibrac, near Toulouse. From the moment she entered the world, life was difficult. She was born with a disabled hand, likely the result of a birth defect, and her mother died when she was still an infant. Her father eventually remarried, and according to the accounts passed down through the centuries, Germaine's stepmother wanted very little to do with her. While the rest of the family lived comfortably, Germaine was often pushed aside. She was given the poorest clothing, the simplest food, and the hardest jobs. Some accounts say she slept in a stable or in a small area separated from the rest of the household. Most people would understand if a child raised under those circumstances became angry or bitter. Germaine didn't. Instead, she became deeply devoted to God. Her daily task was tending sheep in the fields outside the village. It was lonely work, but Germaine turned those hours into a life of prayer. The countryside became her chapel. While watching the flock, she prayed the Rosary, spoke to God, and meditated on the mysteries of the faith. The villagers began noticing something unusual about her. Despite her poverty and hardships, she seemed genuinely joyful. She also had a habit of giving away food she could barely afford to lose. One of the most famous stories from her life concerns her apron. Germaine had been carrying bread to give to the poor when she was accused of stealing it from her family. When she opened her apron to reveal what she carried, the bread had become fresh flowers. Whether every detail of the story can be verified or not, it captures the way people remembered her: a girl whose generosity always seemed greater than her means. Another tradition tells how she would leave her sheep to attend Mass. Neighbors worried the flock would wander off or be attacked, yet somehow the sheep were always found safe when she returned. Germaine died in 1601 at just twenty-two years old. During her lifetime she was largely unnoticed outside her village. But years later, when her body was exhumed, it was found remarkably well preserved. News spread quickly throughout France, and pilgrims began making their way to Pibrac. Even today, visitors can pray at the Basilica of Saint Germaine in Pibrac, built near the place where the forgotten shepherdess once lived. Her story reminds us that some of God's greatest saints never preach sermons, write books, or lead armies. Sometimes they simply carry a difficult cross with love. Saint Germaine Cousin, humble shepherdess of Pibrac, 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]