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Jul 14 – S Bonaventure

10 min · 14 de jul de 2026
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It's the Feast of St. Bonaventure, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Difficulty of Obedience", today's news from the Church: "The Oblates and the Episcopal Consecrations", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Chapter 7: The Battle of Mortain", 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 Difficulty of Obedience" — 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] * "The Oblates and the Episcopal Consecrations" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/oblates-and-episcopal-consecrations-60030 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/oblates-and-episcopal-consecrations-60030] * The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Chapter 7: The Battle of Mortain" (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] Saint Bonaventure is sometimes called the "Seraphic Doctor," but if you had met him, you probably would have remembered him first for his humility. He was born around 1221 in central Italy and given the name Giovanni di Fidanza. According to a long-standing tradition, he became seriously ill as a small child, and his mother brought him to Francis of Assisi, asking the saint to pray for him. After the boy recovered, Francis is said to have exclaimed, "O buona ventura!" "What good fortune!" Whether the story is exact history or a cherished tradition, it gave rise to the name by which the world would know him: Bonaventure. As a young man, Bonaventure studied at the University of Paris, one of the greatest centers of learning in Europe. There he quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant theologian. Yet unlike some scholars who delighted in winning arguments, Bonaventure believed that learning should always lead a person closer to God. He once wrote that no amount of study could replace prayer and holiness. His career could have been spent comfortably in the lecture hall. Instead, he accepted one of the most difficult jobs in the Church. The Franciscan Order had grown at an astonishing pace after the death of Saint Francis. Thousands of friars had entered, and disagreements were beginning to appear over how faithfully they should follow Francis's ideals of poverty and simplicity. At only thirty-five years old, Bonaventure was elected Minister General of the entire order. Imagine being asked to lead an organization that had expanded across Europe almost overnight. Bonaventure brought unity where division was beginning to grow. He traveled constantly, visited friaries, encouraged the brothers, and helped preserve the spirit of Saint Francis while giving the order the stability it needed to flourish. It was Bonaventure who wrote the official biography of Saint Francis, a work that shaped how generations of Catholics would come to know the beloved saint of Assisi. He never stopped writing. His books explored theology, Scripture, and the spiritual life, but they always retained a warmth that reflected his conviction that the goal of theology was not simply to know about God, but to know God Himself. Later, Pope Gregory X named Bonaventure a cardinal and asked him to help prepare for the Second Council of Lyons. According to one charming tradition, when the pope's messengers arrived to present him with the cardinal's red hat, they found Bonaventure washing dishes. He asked them to hang the hat on a nearby tree until he had finished his work. Whether every detail of that story is historical or not, it perfectly captures the man generations have remembered. Visitors to the Franciscan sites of Italy still encounter his legacy everywhere, from Assisi to Paris, where his writings continue to shape students of theology around the world. Saint Bonaventure, Seraphic Doctor and lover of divine wisdom, 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]

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episode Jul 16 – Feria / Our Lady of Mt Carmel artwork

Jul 16 – Feria / Our Lady of Mt Carmel

It's a Feria, comm. Our Lady of Carmel, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "Obedience to God", today's news from the Church: "The Alleged Prophecy of Padre Pio Against Archbishop Lefebvre: An Old Legend Resurfaces", a preview of the Sermon: "The Importance of Learning the Faith", 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: * "Obedience to God" — 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] * "The Alleged Prophecy of Padre Pio Against Archbishop Lefebvre: An Old Legend Resurfaces" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/alleged-prophecy-padre-pio-against-archbishop-lefebvre-old-legend-resurfaces-60046 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/alleged-prophecy-padre-pio-against-archbishop-lefebvre-old-legend-resurfaces-60046] * "The Importance of Learning the Faith" (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] The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrates a title of the Blessed Virgin that reaches back to one of the most beautiful places in Sacred Scripture. Mount Carmel rises above the Mediterranean Sea in the Holy Land, remembered as the mountain where the prophet Elijah boldly defended the worship of the true God against the prophets of Baal. For centuries, Christians have seen Carmel as a place of prayer, silence, and faithful trust in God's providence. After the time of Christ, Christian hermits were drawn to that same mountain. Seeking lives of prayer and solitude, they built simple cells on its slopes and dedicated a small chapel to the Blessed Virgin Mary. They called themselves the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, placing themselves under her protection. From those humble beginnings grew the Carmelite Order, which would eventually spread throughout the world. One of the most beloved traditions connected with Mount Carmel comes from Saint Simon Stock, an English Carmelite living in the thirteenth century. According to Carmelite tradition, as the order faced great difficulties, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him on July 16, 1251, holding the Brown Scapular. She entrusted it to him as a sign of her maternal protection and encouraged the friars to remain faithful to Christ. Over the centuries, millions of Catholics have worn the Brown Scapular, not as a lucky charm or guarantee of salvation, but as an outward sign of their desire to live under Mary's guidance and imitate her virtues. The Brown Scapular became one of the most recognizable sacramentals in the Catholic Church. Popes, saints, missionaries, soldiers, and ordinary families have worn it for generations. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux wore it through her life, as did Saint Teresa of Ávila, and Saint John of the Cross, all of whom found in Carmel a school of prayer and friendship with God. Even today, pilgrims climb Mount Carmel and visit the Stella Maris Monastery, the Carmelite monastery overlooking the sea. Standing there, it's easy to imagine the generations of hermits who looked out over the same landscape while entrusting their lives to the Mother of God. The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel reminds us that Mary always leads us to a deeper life of prayer. Like the mountain itself, she invites us to rise above the noise of the world, to listen for God's voice, and to place ourselves completely in His hands. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mother and Protectress of Carmel, 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]

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episode Jul 15 – S Henry artwork

Jul 15 – S Henry

It's the Feast of St. Henry, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Necessary Obedience", today's news from the Church: "What to Make of the Decree of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith of July 2, 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: * "Necessary Obedience" — 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] * "What to Make of the Decree of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith of July 2, 2026?" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/what-make-decree-dicastery-doctrine-faith-july-2-2026-60049 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/what-make-decree-dicastery-doctrine-faith-july-2-2026-60049] * 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 Henry is one of the few emperors to be canonized by the Church, and his life offers a striking reminder that holiness is possible even in the highest offices of power. He was born in 973 into the imperial family that ruled much of central Europe. From childhood, he was prepared to govern kingdoms, command armies, and lead an empire. Yet those who knew him best noticed something else. Henry seemed to understand that a crown was not a privilege, but a responsibility before God. When Henry became King of Germany and later Holy Roman Emperor, Europe was a very different place than it is today. Political alliances shifted constantly, local rulers competed for power, and the Church itself often depended on strong Christian rulers for protection. Henry spent much of his reign traveling throughout the empire, settling disputes, defending its borders, and trying to govern with justice. One of the greatest blessings of his life was his marriage to Cunigunde of Luxembourg. Together, Henry and Cunigunde became one of the Church's few married couples who are both canonized saints. Medieval tradition holds that, by mutual agreement, they lived their marriage in perpetual continence, dedicating themselves completely to God while remaining faithful husband and wife. Whether people are called to marriage or religious life, their example reminds us that every vocation can become a path to holiness. Henry also devoted enormous energy to strengthening the life of the Church. He founded churches, monasteries, and schools throughout the empire, believing that a healthy Christian society depended upon vibrant centers of prayer and learning. His greatest foundation was the Diocese of Bamberg in Germany, established in 1007. Henry personally endowed it with lands and resources, hoping it would become a center for evangelization and the formation of clergy. More than a thousand years later, the magnificent Bamberg Cathedral still stands as a testament to that vision, and both Henry and Cunigunde are buried there. Although Henry ruled an empire, contemporaries often remarked on his personal devotion. He attended the Divine Office whenever possible, cared generously for the poor, and saw himself first as a servant of God and only then as emperor. His life reminds us that leadership is measured not by power, but by fidelity. Whether governing a family, a business, a parish, or an empire, every authority entrusted to us is ultimately meant to serve others and glorify God. Saint Henry, holy emperor and builder of the Church, 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]

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episode Jul 14 – S Bonaventure artwork

Jul 14 – S Bonaventure

It's the Feast of St. Bonaventure, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Difficulty of Obedience", today's news from the Church: "The Oblates and the Episcopal Consecrations", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Chapter 7: The Battle of Mortain", 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 Difficulty of Obedience" — 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] * "The Oblates and the Episcopal Consecrations" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/oblates-and-episcopal-consecrations-60030 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/oblates-and-episcopal-consecrations-60030] * The SSPX Podcast: "Audiobook: Chapter 7: The Battle of Mortain" (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] Saint Bonaventure is sometimes called the "Seraphic Doctor," but if you had met him, you probably would have remembered him first for his humility. He was born around 1221 in central Italy and given the name Giovanni di Fidanza. According to a long-standing tradition, he became seriously ill as a small child, and his mother brought him to Francis of Assisi, asking the saint to pray for him. After the boy recovered, Francis is said to have exclaimed, "O buona ventura!" "What good fortune!" Whether the story is exact history or a cherished tradition, it gave rise to the name by which the world would know him: Bonaventure. As a young man, Bonaventure studied at the University of Paris, one of the greatest centers of learning in Europe. There he quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant theologian. Yet unlike some scholars who delighted in winning arguments, Bonaventure believed that learning should always lead a person closer to God. He once wrote that no amount of study could replace prayer and holiness. His career could have been spent comfortably in the lecture hall. Instead, he accepted one of the most difficult jobs in the Church. The Franciscan Order had grown at an astonishing pace after the death of Saint Francis. Thousands of friars had entered, and disagreements were beginning to appear over how faithfully they should follow Francis's ideals of poverty and simplicity. At only thirty-five years old, Bonaventure was elected Minister General of the entire order. Imagine being asked to lead an organization that had expanded across Europe almost overnight. Bonaventure brought unity where division was beginning to grow. He traveled constantly, visited friaries, encouraged the brothers, and helped preserve the spirit of Saint Francis while giving the order the stability it needed to flourish. It was Bonaventure who wrote the official biography of Saint Francis, a work that shaped how generations of Catholics would come to know the beloved saint of Assisi. He never stopped writing. His books explored theology, Scripture, and the spiritual life, but they always retained a warmth that reflected his conviction that the goal of theology was not simply to know about God, but to know God Himself. Later, Pope Gregory X named Bonaventure a cardinal and asked him to help prepare for the Second Council of Lyons. According to one charming tradition, when the pope's messengers arrived to present him with the cardinal's red hat, they found Bonaventure washing dishes. He asked them to hang the hat on a nearby tree until he had finished his work. Whether every detail of that story is historical or not, it perfectly captures the man generations have remembered. Visitors to the Franciscan sites of Italy still encounter his legacy everywhere, from Assisi to Paris, where his writings continue to shape students of theology around the world. Saint Bonaventure, Seraphic Doctor and lover of divine wisdom, 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]

14 de jul de 202610 min
episode Jul 13 – Feria / Ezra the Scribe artwork

Jul 13 – Feria / Ezra the Scribe

It's a Feria, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "Divine Providence", today's news from the Church: "Neither Schismatic Nor Disobedient", a preview of the Sermon: "By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them: What Jesus Really Means", 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: * "Divine Providence" — 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] * "Neither Schismatic Nor Disobedient" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/neither-schismatic-nor-disobedient-60019 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/neither-schismatic-nor-disobedient-60019] * "By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them: What Jesus Really Means" (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] Ezra the Scribe is one of the great but often overlooked figures of the Old Testament. He wasn't a king, a military leader, or a prophet working miracles. Instead, he was a priest, a teacher, and a man whose love for God's Word helped rebuild the spiritual life of an entire nation. Ezra lived in the fifth century before Christ, after the Jewish people had returned from their exile in Babylon. The Temple in Jerusalem had been rebuilt, but something was still missing. The walls could be repaired with stone, but the hearts of the people needed rebuilding as well. Many had forgotten the Law of God or no longer understood it. That was where Ezra came in. Scripture describes him as "a ready scribe in the Law of Moses," but the word scribe meant far more than someone who copied documents. Ezra had devoted his life to studying God's Law, living it faithfully, and teaching it to others. In fact, the Book of Ezra says, "Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach His commandments." It's a beautiful progression: first he studied the Word of God, then he lived it, and only then did he teach it. One of the most memorable scenes in the Old Testament centers on Ezra standing before the people of Jerusalem with a scroll in his hands. As he began reading the Law aloud, the entire assembly stood in reverence. For hours they listened attentively while Ezra and the Levites explained the meaning of the Scriptures. The people were so moved that many began to weep, realizing how far they had drifted from God's commandments. Ezra, however, didn't want them to remain in sorrow. He told them something surprising: "This day is holy to the Lord... do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." It was a reminder that God's Word is meant not only to correct us, but to restore us. Jewish tradition came to honor Ezra as a second Moses because of his role in renewing the covenant after the Exile. Many scholars also believe he played an important part in preserving and organizing the sacred books of the Old Testament, helping ensure that future generations would know the history of God's dealings with His people. For Christians, Ezra's life points forward to the mission of the Church, which continues to proclaim, explain, and live the Word of God. His example reminds us that Scripture is not meant simply to be admired on a shelf. It is meant to be read, lived, and shared. Holy Ezra the Scribe, faithful teacher of God's Law and restorer of His people, 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]

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episode Jul 12 – VII Sun of Pentecost / S Veronica of Milan artwork

Jul 12 – VII Sun of Pentecost / S Veronica of Milan

It's the Feast of VII Sun of Pentecost, 2nd Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "The Purpose of Life", today's news from the Church: "Accused of Schism, They Pray in a Storm", 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 Purpose of Life" — 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] * "Accused of Schism, They Pray in a Storm" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/accused-schism-they-pray-storm-holy-father-and-church-60011 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/accused-schism-they-pray-storm-holy-father-and-church-60011] * 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 Veronica of Milan is one of those hidden saints whose influence was felt not through public preaching or great political events, but through a life of quiet prayer, humility, and service. She lived during the fifteenth century, a period when Italy produced many remarkable saints, yet Veronica chose a path that kept her almost entirely out of the public eye. She was born in 1445 near Milan and was given the name Giovanna. As a young girl, she showed an unusual love for prayer and a desire to belong completely to God. While many expected her to marry and settle into ordinary family life, Veronica felt drawn instead to the cloister. She eventually entered the Augustinian convent of Saint Martha in Milan, where she received the religious name Veronica. Life inside the convent was anything but glamorous. Veronica wasn't known for writing great theological works or governing large communities. Instead, she became known for something much simpler: doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. She served as cook, gardener, porter, and caretaker, accepting whatever task was placed before her without complaint. Her sisters often remarked that she seemed happiest when no one noticed her. What made Veronica remarkable was the spirit in which she lived those ordinary duties. She believed that every chore, no matter how small, could become an act of love for God. Washing dishes, preparing meals, tending a garden, or caring for a sick sister were, in her eyes, opportunities to grow in holiness. Over time, people also came to recognize her as a woman of deep prayer. She experienced periods of profound contemplation and was known for her devotion to the Passion of Christ. Like the woman whose name she bore, Veronica desired above all to remain close to the suffering Savior. Her quiet wisdom made her a trusted source of encouragement for the other sisters, even though she never sought to become their leader. She died in 1497, leaving behind no famous writings and no dramatic public accomplishments. Yet her reputation for holiness spread beyond the convent walls, and generations of Christians remembered her as a model of hidden sanctity. One of the beautiful lessons of Saint Veronica's life is that not every saint changes history in obvious ways. Some transform the world simply by transforming the small corner of it that God has entrusted to them. Her memory has remained especially cherished in Milan, where the Augustinian tradition continues to honor her example of humble service and contemplative prayer. Saint Veronica of Milan, humble soul who found God in the ordinary, pray for us. 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