Benedictus Moments

June 14: The Sacrificial Aspect of the Eucharist (2026)

Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflectioncomes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of ourChristian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now."  —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI [https://ignatius.com/benedictus-benp/?searchid=3709323&search_query=benedictus] published by Ignatius Press [https://ignatius.com/].  © Ignatius Press/Magnificat SAS 2006.  All rights reserved. Used by permission.

June 13: Orthodoxy and Honoring God (2026)

Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now."  —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI [https://ignatius.com/benedictus-benp/?searchid=3709323&search_query=benedictus] published by Ignatius Press [https://ignatius.com/].  © Ignatius Press/Magnificat SAS 2006.  All rights reserved. Used by permission.

June 12: Knowing Christ through Encounter (2026)

Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now."  —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI [https://ignatius.com/benedictus-benp/?searchid=3709323&search_query=benedictus] published by Ignatius Press [https://ignatius.com/].  © Ignatius Press/Magnificat SAS 2006.  All rights reserved. Used by permission.

June 11: Eucharist as the Essential Form of Worship (2026)

Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now."  —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI [https://ignatius.com/benedictus-benp/?searchid=3709323&search_query=benedictus] published by Ignatius Press [https://ignatius.com/].  © Ignatius Press/Magnificat SAS 2006.  All rights reserved. Used by permission.

June 10: Corpus Christi and Gratitude (2026)

Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now."  —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI [https://ignatius.com/benedictus-benp/?searchid=3709323&search_query=benedictus] published by Ignatius Press [https://ignatius.com/].  © Ignatius Press/Magnificat SAS 2006.  All rights reserved. Used by permission.