May 22: Priestly Character (2026)

May 28: How the Holy Spirit Operates (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.

May 27 : Spirit and Pentecost (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.

May 26: The Holy Spirit is Love (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.

May 25: Human Thirst and the Holy Spirit (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.

May 24: Participation in the Liturgy (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.