Jul 13 – Feria / Ezra the Scribe

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. 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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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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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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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Jul 11 – BVM on Sat / Pope S Pius I

It's the Feast of B.V.M. on Saturday, 4th Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Devotion to the Precious Blood", today's news from the Church: "No Anxiety", 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: * "Devotion to the Precious Blood" — 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] * "No Anxiety" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/no-anxiety-59982 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/no-anxiety-59982] * 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 Pius I served as pope during one of the most fascinating periods in the Church's history, a generation when Christianity was still young enough that some believers could remember hearing the Apostles preached about by people who had actually known them. It was a time when the Church had no grand cathedrals, no public processions, and no legal protection. Christians gathered quietly in homes, celebrated the Eucharist in secret, and never knew when persecution might begin again. Pius became Bishop of Rome around the middle of the second century, probably about the year 140. Although we know relatively little about his personal life, the world he lived in tells us a great deal about the challenges he faced. The Church was growing rapidly, but so were false teachings. Various groups claimed to possess secret knowledge or offered new versions of Christianity that departed from the faith handed down by the Apostles. One of the most influential of these teachers was Marcion, who rejected the Old Testament and taught that the God of Israel was different from the Father revealed by Christ. His ideas spread quickly and attracted many followers. During the pontificate of Pius, the Church firmly rejected these errors, preserving the unity of both the Old and New Testaments and defending the faith that Christians still profess today. An interesting tradition connects Pius with one of the earliest Christian books outside the New Testament. His brother is believed by many ancient writers to have been Hermas, the author of The Shepherd of Hermas, a work that was widely read in the early Church and highly respected by many Christians. While it was never included in the canon of Scripture, it gives modern readers a fascinating glimpse into what Christian life looked like during Pius's lifetime. Imagine serving as pope when the New Testament itself had not yet been formally collected into a single volume. Many of the books we now know so well were already treasured by Christians, but they were copied by hand, passed from church to church, and read aloud during the liturgy. Pius shepherded the Church during this remarkable period when the foundations of Christian tradition were still being carefully preserved and handed on. According to ancient tradition, Pius eventually died as a martyr, although the historical details remain uncertain. What is certain is that he faithfully guided the Church through a generation that helped define orthodox Christianity for centuries to come. Visitors to Rome today can still pray at the ancient churches built near the places where these early popes lived and ministered, a reminder that the See of Peter has endured through persecution, heresy, and nearly two thousand years of history. Saint Pius I, faithful shepherd of the early Church and guardian of the Apostolic 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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Jul 10 – 7 Holy Martyrs

It's the Feast of Seven Holy Brothers, Martyrs, and Sts. Rufina and Secunda, Virgins, 3rd Class, with the color of Red. In this episode: the meditation: "The Value of the Blood of Jesus", today's news from the Church: "Invalid Punishments, Valid Sacraments", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "New Podcast Series: The Roman Catechism", 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 Value of the Blood of Jesus" — 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] * "Invalid Punishments, Valid Sacraments" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/invalid-punishments-valid-sacraments-59998 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/invalid-punishments-valid-sacraments-59998] * The SSPX Podcast: "New Podcast Series: The Roman Catechism" (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] The Seven Holy Brothers, Martyrs, are remembered as one of the Church's most moving examples of an entire family remaining faithful to God in the face of persecution. Their story takes us back to second-century Rome, when Christians still lived under the constant threat of imprisonment and death. While many details have been passed down through tradition, what has remained constant is the witness of a mother and her sons who chose Christ above everything else. The mother is known to history as Saint Felicity. After the death of her husband, she devoted herself to raising her seven sons in the Catholic faith. She understood that teaching them to pray and to love Christ was far more important than providing them with wealth or status. Those lessons would soon be put to the ultimate test. During the persecution under Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Felicity and her sons were arrested because they refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods. Authorities hoped that by threatening the children, the mother would lose her resolve. Instead, tradition tells us that Felicity encouraged each of her sons to remain faithful, reminding them that the sufferings of this life could not compare with the joy of eternal life. One by one, the brothers were condemned to death. Their names have been preserved for centuries: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis, and Martial. According to the ancient accounts, each suffered a different form of martyrdom, while their mother witnessed their courage before eventually receiving the crown of martyrdom herself. Whether every detail of those early accounts can be historically verified, the Church has long honored this family as a powerful image of Christian fidelity. They remind us that the faith is first learned in the home. Before these seven brothers became martyrs, they were sons whose mother had taught them to trust Christ above all else. Their witness also inspired Christian families throughout the centuries. In the catacombs of Rome, early believers remembered them with great devotion, and churches were eventually dedicated in their honor. Even today, pilgrims visiting the ancient Christian sites of Rome encounter reminders of these martyrs whose family became a testimony to the power of faith. It's striking to think that when we speak of the "domestic church," we often imagine ordinary family life. The family of Saint Felicity shows just how powerful that idea can be. A faithful mother formed seven sons so well that, when the decisive moment came, every one of them chose heaven over earthly life. The story of the Seven Holy Brothers reminds us that the greatest inheritance parents can leave their children is not wealth or success, but a faith strong enough to endure every trial. Saints Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis, Martial, and their holy mother Felicity, courageous witnesses of Christ, pray for us. 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Jul 9 – Feria / Martyrs of Gorkum

It's a Feria, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "The Precious Blood Today", today's news from the Church: "Michael Davies and the 1988 Consecrations", a preview of the Sermon: "Do Not Be Afraid", 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 Precious Blood Today" — 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] * "Michael Davies and the 1988 Consecrations" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/michael-davies-and-1988-consecrations-60008 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/michael-davies-and-1988-consecrations-60008] * "Do Not Be Afraid" (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 John of Cologne and the Martyrs of Gorkum remind us that some of the greatest witnesses to the faith were not famous theologians or powerful bishops, but ordinary priests and religious who simply refused to deny what they knew to be true. Their story unfolds in the Netherlands during the turbulent years of the Protestant Reformation. In 1572, anti-Catholic violence swept through parts of the country as political rebellion and religious conflict became deeply intertwined. The small town of Gorkum found itself caught in the middle. When rebel forces known as the Water Beggars captured the town, they arrested the local Catholic clergy. Among them was John of Cologne, a Dominican friar originally from Germany. He was known as a gifted preacher and theologian, but once he became a prisoner, all of that faded into the background. He stood beside parish priests, Franciscans, Augustinians, and other religious. Some were elderly. Some were sick. A few had already been tortured. In all, there were nineteen of them. The captors repeatedly offered them their freedom on one condition: deny the Catholic teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and reject the authority of the Pope. It would have been easy to justify giving in. After all, they could have reasoned that they might accomplish more alive than dead. But none of them accepted the offer. One by one, they remained firm. They insisted that Christ is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and that the Church founded by Christ could not be separated from Peter and his successors. Eventually, the prisoners were taken to an abandoned monastery at Brielle. There, in the early hours of July 9, 1572, all nineteen were hanged. Their bodies were treated with great disrespect, yet news of their courage spread almost immediately. Catholics throughout the Low Countries began honoring them as martyrs, inspired not only by the way they died but by the remarkable peace they displayed in the face of death. Today, pilgrims can visit the Shrine of the Martyrs of Gorkum, built near the place of their execution. It stands as a quiet reminder that the Eucharist was not merely an abstract doctrine for these men. It was a truth worth giving their lives for. The Martyrs of Gorkum also remind us that the Church is built not only by famous saints whose names fill history books, but by ordinary pastors who quietly served their people until the moment they were asked to choose between comfort and Christ. Saint John of Cologne and the Holy Martyrs of Gorkum, fearless witnesses to the Eucharist and the unity of the Church, pray for us. 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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]