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May 31 – Trinity Sunday / Queenship of Mary

8 min · 31. mai 2026
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It's the Feast of Trinity Sunday, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Mystery of the Trinity", today's news from the Church: "Rest in Peace, Fr. Dreher", 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 Mystery of the Trinity" — Eastertide Day by Day * https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day [https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day] * "Rest in Peace, Fr. Dreher" (FSSPX.news) * https://sspx.org/en/news/rest-peace-fr-dreher-59395 [https://sspx.org/en/news/rest-peace-fr-dreher-59395] * 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 the Queenship of Mary celebrates a title that Christians have given to the Blessed Virgin for many centuries: Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. While the feast itself is relatively recent in the Church’s calendar, the belief behind it reaches back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. The foundation of this title is found in Mary's unique relationship to Christ. The Church teaches that Jesus is not only the Savior, but also the King of Kings. In the ancient kingdoms of Israel, the king's mother held a special position of honor as queen mother, interceding for the people before her son. The early Christians saw this as a foreshadowing of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If Christ reigns forever as the Son of David, then Mary, His mother, shares in a unique way in His royal dignity. The earliest Christian writers and hymnographers frequently referred to Mary with royal titles. By the fourth and fifth centuries, saints and theologians were already calling her "Lady," "Sovereign," and "Queen." In the Eastern Church especially, hymns praised her as the Queen standing beside the heavenly King. During the Middle Ages, devotion to Mary's queenship became deeply woven into Catholic spirituality. The familiar prayer Salve Regina ("Hail, Holy Queen"), composed around the eleventh century, helped spread the title throughout the Christian world. The feast itself has a more recent history. In 1954, following the Marian Year that commemorated the centenary of the definition of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Pius XII established the Feast of the Queenship of Mary through his encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam. At a time when many nations were abandoning Christian principles and political ideologies were challenging the social kingship of Christ, Pius XII wished to emphasize Mary's royal dignity and her role in leading souls to her Son. Originally, the feast was celebrated on May 31, closing the month traditionally dedicated to Our Lady. Following the calendar revisions after the Second Vatican Council, it was moved to August 22, the octave day of the Assumption, highlighting the connection between Mary's being assumed into heaven and her crowning as Queen. Throughout Catholic history, artists have depicted the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven, and countless churches, shrines, and religious orders have been dedicated under this title. The Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary likewise invites the faithful to contemplate her heavenly coronation. The Feast of the Queenship of Mary reminds Catholics that the Mother of Christ reigns not as a worldly ruler, but as a loving Queen who intercedes for her children and leads them to the eternal kingdom of her Son. Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, faithful servant of Christ, 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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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. 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episode Jun 20 – BVM on Sat / S Florentina of Catagena cover

Jun 20 – BVM on Sat / S Florentina of Catagena

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episode Jun 19 – S Juliana Falconieri cover

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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]

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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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18. juni 202611 min