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May 22 – Feria / S John Baptist Rossi

9 min · 22. maj 2026
episode May 22 – Feria / S John Baptist Rossi cover

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It's a Feria / Mass of the Ascension, 4th Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Holy Ghost: Source of Joy", today's news from the Church: "Bishop Schneider Defends the SSPX on EWTN", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "Has This Happened Before? Episcopal Consecrations Without Permission", 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 Holy Ghost: Source of Joy" — Eastertide Day by Day * https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day [https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day] * "Bishop Schneider Defends the SSPX on EWTN" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/bishop-schneider-defends-sspx-ewtn-59143 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/bishop-schneider-defends-sspx-ewtn-59143] * The SSPX Podcast: "Has This Happened Before? Episcopal Consecrations Without Permission" (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 John Baptist Rossi was a priest of extraordinary compassion whose life was devoted to the forgotten, the poor, and the spiritually neglected in the streets of Rome. He was born in 1698 in northern Italy and came to Rome as a young man for his studies. Intelligent and deeply pious, he seemed destined for an academic career, but recurring illness and physical weakness changed the direction of his life. Rather than becoming a scholar known for books and lectures, he became known for charity and personal holiness. Ordained a priest, Father John Baptist Rossi dedicated himself to the ordinary people of Rome, especially those often overlooked by society. He ministered to the sick in hospitals, visited prisons, cared for the homeless, and spent countless hours hearing confessions. He had a particular concern for travelers, laborers, and the poor who arrived in Rome with little support or guidance. What made Father Rossi remarkable was not dramatic preaching or public influence, but the patience and tenderness with which he treated souls. People were drawn to him because they sensed genuine charity. He listened carefully, encouraged gently, and approached sinners not with harshness, but with mercy rooted in truth. He also worked extensively among the mentally ill and those abandoned by their families, groups often neglected in his time. For Father Rossi, no one was beneath attention or care. He saw Christ in every suffering person placed before him. Though physically frail for much of his life, he continued his ministry tirelessly, often exhausting himself in service to others. He became widely respected throughout Rome, not because of power or position, but because of the quiet holiness evident in his daily work. The Church honors Saint John Baptist Rossi as a model parish priest and confessor. His life reminds the faithful that sanctity is often found in hidden acts of mercy repeated faithfully over many years. Devotion to him remains especially strong in Rome, where churches and charitable works preserve his memory. His feast day on May 23 is marked with prayers for priests, confessors, and those who care for the poor and forgotten. In many places, he is invoked by those struggling with illness or discouragement, and by priests seeking the grace to guide souls with patience and compassion. Saint John Baptist Rossi, gentle shepherd and 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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episode Jun 27 – BVM on Sat / Ferdinand of Aragon artwork

Jun 27 – BVM on Sat / Ferdinand of Aragon

It's the Feast of Blessed Virgin on Saturdays, 4th Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Peter After His Fall", today's news from the Church: "Our Lady of Perpetual Help", 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: * "Peter After His Fall" — 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] * "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/our-lady-perpetual-help-22013 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/our-lady-perpetual-help-22013] * 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] Ferdinand of Aragon, often known simply as King Ferdinand the Catholic, is remembered as a ruler whose reign helped shape both the history of Spain and the life of the Catholic Church. Born in 1452, he was the son of John II of Aragon and grew up in a kingdom marked by political rivalries and constant uncertainty. From an early age, he was trained to govern, but few could have guessed the influence his decisions would have on the course of history. His marriage to Isabella of Castile changed everything. When Ferdinand and Isabella I of Castile were married in 1469, it united the two largest Christian kingdoms of Spain. Together they became known as the Catholic Monarchs, not simply because of their political success, but because of their determination to strengthen the Catholic faith throughout their realms. Their partnership remains one of the most remarkable examples of husband and wife governing side by side. One of the defining moments of Ferdinand's reign came in 1492, when the last Muslim kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula, Granada, surrendered after centuries of conflict known as the Reconquista. For Christians throughout Europe, the event marked the end of nearly eight hundred years of Muslim rule in parts of Spain. It was celebrated with thanksgiving, processions, and the restoration of churches that had long been inaccessible. That same year, Ferdinand approved the voyage of Christopher Columbus. Neither he nor Isabella could have imagined how profoundly that decision would change the world. The discovery of the Americas eventually opened the door for one of the greatest missionary efforts in history, bringing the Gospel to millions of people through the work of countless priests, religious, and missionaries. Like many rulers of his age, Ferdinand's legacy is not without controversy. Historians continue to debate several policies of his reign, particularly those involving religious minorities and the activities of the Spanish Inquisition. Whatever one's assessment of those events, there is no question that Ferdinand saw himself as responsible for protecting and promoting the Catholic faith within his kingdom. Today, visitors to the magnificent Royal Chapel of Granada can still see the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella lying side by side. Their resting place serves as a reminder of a partnership that changed the religious, political, and cultural history of Spain. Although he is honored in some places with the title of "Servant of God," Ferdinand has not been canonized by the Catholic Church. His life remains an important chapter in Catholic history, illustrating both the opportunities and the heavy responsibilities carried by Christian rulers. Servant of God Ferdinand of Aragon, may your example remind all leaders to seek wisdom, justice, and fidelity to God. 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 Jun 26 – Ss John & Paul / S Pelagius of Córdoba artwork

Jun 26 – Ss John & Paul / S Pelagius of Córdoba

It's the Feast of Sts. John and Paul, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Peter Before His Fall", today's news from the Church: "John Senior: What the American Professor Thought About the Crisis in the Church (1)", 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: * "Peter Before His Fall" — 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] * "John Senior: What the American Professor Thought About the Crisis in the Church (1)" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/john-senior-what-american-professor-thought-about-crisis-church-1-59674 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/john-senior-what-american-professor-thought-about-crisis-church-1-59674] * 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 Pelagius of Córdoba was only a young boy when he gave one of the most remarkable witnesses of courage in the history of the Church. He lived in tenth-century Spain, during a time when much of the Iberian Peninsula was under Muslim rule and Christians often found themselves caught in political and religious conflicts. Pelagius was born around the year 911 into a Christian family in the Kingdom of León. No one could have imagined that his short life would become a symbol of steadfast faith. When Pelagius was still a child, his uncle, a bishop, was taken captive during a conflict between the Christian kingdoms and the Caliphate of Córdoba. As part of an exchange, the young Pelagius was handed over as a hostage, expected to remain in captivity until his uncle could be released. Years passed. The exchange never happened, and Pelagius remained a prisoner in Córdoba. Contemporary accounts describe him as intelligent, cheerful, and deeply devoted to Christ despite the uncertainty of his future. According to the oldest traditions, the ruler of Córdoba became impressed by the boy's character and appearance and attempted to persuade him to abandon the Christian faith. Pelagius was promised wealth, honor, and freedom if he would renounce Christ. Imagine being only thirteen years old and hearing those promises. Freedom. Comfort. A whole new life. Most people would have understood if he had given in. Pelagius refused. He answered that nothing was worth losing his faith in Christ. Enraged by his steadfastness, his captors subjected him to brutal torture before finally putting him to death around the year 925. The Church has always honored him as a martyr, not because he sought death, but because he would not exchange the truth for safety or comfort. News of his witness spread quickly through Christian Spain. His relics were eventually brought north, and devotion to the young martyr grew throughout the medieval kingdoms. Churches were dedicated in his honor, and generations of Christians looked to him as an example of youthful courage. Today, visitors to the ancient city of Córdoba can still walk streets that Pelagius himself would have known, a reminder of a time when Christians often lived their faith under tremendous pressure. His story also speaks to young Catholics in every age. Holiness is not reserved for the old or experienced. Sometimes the strongest witness comes from someone who is still only a child. Saint Pelagius of Córdoba, fearless young martyr and witness to 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]

26. juni 20269 min
episode Jun 25 – S William Abbot artwork

Jun 25 – S William Abbot

It's the Feast of St William, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Net of Preaching", today's news from the Church: "This Is a Great Pain for Us", a preview of the Sermon: "Victims of Divine Justice", 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 Net of Preaching" — 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] * "This Is a Great Pain for Us" (FSSPX.news) * https://fsspx.news/en/news/great-pain-us-59731 [https://fsspx.news/en/news/great-pain-us-59731] * "Victims of Divine Justice" (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 William, Abbot, is remembered as a man who discovered that the deepest adventures are often the ones that lead us away from the world and closer to God. He was born around the year 1085 in Vercelli, Italy, into a noble family. Like many young men of his time, William dreamed of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. While still in his twenties, he set out on foot, hoping to visit the places made holy by the life of Christ. The journey, however, did not unfold as he expected. As William traveled through southern Italy, he encountered hardships that made it impossible to continue safely to Jerusalem. Rather than seeing this as a failure, he gradually came to realize that God had another pilgrimage in mind. Instead of traveling to the Holy Land, William would spend the rest of his life helping others find the road to heaven. Seeking solitude, he withdrew to the rugged mountains near Avellino. There, on the heights of Monte Vergine, he embraced the life of a hermit, dedicating himself to prayer, fasting, and contemplation. Before long, people began seeking him out. They came looking for advice, prayer, and spiritual direction, and some asked if they could remain with him. William had hoped for solitude. Instead, God gave him a monastery. Around him grew the Abbey of Monte Vergine, which became one of the great centers of Benedictine life in southern Italy. William guided his monks with gentleness and common sense. He understood that true holiness required discipline, but he also knew that charity had to remain at the heart of every religious community. One story from his life became especially well known. According to tradition, while William was living in the mountains, a wild wolf repeatedly attacked the monastery's donkey, killing it. Rather than responding with anger, William is said to have commanded the wolf to take the donkey's place. The animal became tame and obedient, carrying supplies for the monastery for the rest of its life. Whether understood literally or symbolically, the story beautifully reflects William's reputation for holiness and the harmony that often surrounded the saints. Visitors can still climb the mountain to the Sanctuary of Monte Vergine, where the monastery he founded continues to welcome pilgrims nearly nine hundred years later. Perched high above the valleys of Campania, it remains one of Italy's most beloved Marian shrines and a living reminder of William's quiet faith. Saint William showed that God's plans are often better than our own. He set out hoping to reach Jerusalem, but instead founded a place that has helped generations of pilgrims draw closer to Christ. Saint William, founder of Monte Vergine and faithful guide of souls, 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]

25. juni 202610 min
episode Jun 24 – Nativity of S. John Baptist artwork

Jun 24 – Nativity of S. John Baptist

It's the Feast of Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Call Of the Twelve", today's news from the Church: "Giving One's Life | TRADITIO – Part III: A Work of Charity", 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 Call Of the Twelve" — 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] * "Giving One's Life | TRADITIO – Part III: A Work of Charity" (FSSPX.news) * https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos] * 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 Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is one of the most unusual feasts in the Church's calendar. Most saints are commemorated on the day of their death, their birth into eternal life. But Saint John is one of only three people whose earthly birth is celebrated by the universal Church, alongside Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The liturgy highlights John's unique role as the precursor of Christ, the one chosen by God to prepare the way for the Messiah. The Gospel recounts his miraculous birth to the elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the Church rejoices that the voice destined to cry out in the wilderness has finally arrived. The feast also falls near the summer solstice, and Christians have long seen symbolism in its timing. After June 24, the days gradually begin to shorten. After Christmas, they begin to lengthen. The Fathers of the Church connected this with John's own words about Christ: "He must increase, but I must decrease." For well over a thousand years, however, this feast has been known as much for its traditions as for its liturgy. Across Europe, the Vigil and Feast of Saint John became one of the great celebrations of the year. In France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Germany, Poland, and throughout Scandinavia, people gathered on hillsides and village greens to light enormous bonfires known as Saint John's Fires. Some of these fires could be seen for miles across the countryside. The custom likely arose because John himself was understood as a burning and shining lamp who pointed toward Christ, the true Light of the World. Families and entire villages would gather around the flames, singing, feasting, and celebrating late into the night. In some regions, people carried torches through fields and vineyards, praying for God's blessing on the coming harvest. In Ireland, Saint John's Eve became one of the most anticipated nights of the summer. Communities gathered around bonfires while prayers, hymns, and local customs blended into a uniquely Catholic celebration. Similar traditions developed in Brittany, where even kings occasionally attended the lighting of the great Saint John's fires. Throughout parts of Germany and Central Europe, herbs gathered on Saint John's Day were believed to receive a special blessing. Families would collect flowers and medicinal plants, bringing them home or hanging them in barns and houses as reminders of God's providence. In Spain and Portugal, coastal communities often celebrated with processions, music, and nighttime gatherings that continue in many places even today. While many customs have changed over the centuries, the feast still carries something of its ancient spirit. It is a celebration of light, joy, and preparation. Just as Saint John prepared the world to receive Christ, these traditions remind us to prepare our own hearts to welcome Him more fully. Saint John the Baptist, precursor of the Lord and burning lamp of faith, 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]

24. juni 202610 min
episode Jun 23 – Vigil of Nativity of S. John Baptist artwork

Jun 23 – Vigil of Nativity of S. John Baptist

It's the Feast of Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 2nd Class, with the color of Violet. In this episode: the meditation: "Conditions for a Good Catch", today's news from the Church: "Marcel Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 2", 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: * "Conditions for a Good Catch" — 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] * "Marcel Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 2" (FSSPX.news) * https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@SSPX/videos] * 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 Vigil of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist is one of the oldest and most distinctive vigils in the Church's calendar. While most saints are honored on the day of their death, the Church celebrates the birth of only three individuals each year: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Saint John the Baptist. That fact alone tells us something extraordinary about John's place in salvation history. The story begins before John's birth. His parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, were elderly and had long been unable to have children. Then, while Zechariah was serving in the Temple, the Archangel Gabriel appeared and announced that a son would be born to them. This child would prepare the way for the Messiah and would be filled with the Holy Ghost even before his birth. The Church has always seen John as standing at the meeting point of the Old and New Testaments. He is the last of the great prophets and the first herald of Christ. The prophets had spoken of the coming Redeemer from afar. John would actually point to Him and say, "Behold the Lamb of God." That role began before he was even born. When the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, the unborn John leapt in his mother's womb at the presence of the unborn Christ. The Fathers of the Church often reflected on this moment, seeing it as John's first act of witness, his first proclamation of the Messiah. The vigil itself developed as a day of preparation and expectation. Much like the vigils before Christmas or other major feasts, it invited the faithful to pause and reflect on the significance of the event about to be celebrated. In older Catholic practice, vigils were often days of fasting and penance, helping believers prepare spiritually for the feast. Throughout Europe, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist became associated with some of the most colorful traditions of the Christian year. The eve of the feast was marked by great bonfires, especially in France, Spain, Ireland, and parts of Germany. These fires symbolized John's mission of preparing the way for Christ, the true Light of the world. In some places, entire towns gathered around hilltop fires that could be seen for miles across the countryside. The vigil also reminds us of John's essential message: "He must increase, but I must decrease." Everything about John's life pointed away from himself and toward Christ. That is why the Church continues to honor him so highly. Among those born of women, Our Lord Himself declared that none was greater than John the Baptist. Holy John the Baptist, voice crying in the wilderness and precursor of the Lord, pray for us. 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