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Yesterday · 6 min
The Vigil of All Saints (October 31) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the All Hallows Eve, the Vigil of All Saints, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Vigil of All Saints, commonly known as All Hallows’ Eve, is observed on October 31, the eve of the great feast of All Saints, when the Church honors all the saints in Heaven, both those publicly canonized and the countless holy souls whose names are known to God alone. The word hallow means holy, and All Hallows’ Eve therefore signifies the evening before All Saints’ Day. Traditionally, this vigil was a time of spiritual preparation for the feast, calling the faithful to reflect upon the glory of Heaven, the triumph of the saints, and their own vocation to holiness. Thus, All Hallows’ Eve stands at the threshold of a sacred season in which the Church celebrates the saints in glory and remembers the faithful departed, while encouraging the living to persevere in the path that leads to eternal life.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: Photograph of an angel statue in a cemetery during All Hallowtide, location unknown
Tuesday · 11 min
Sts. Simon and Jude (October 28) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saints Simon and Jude were two of the twelve Apostles chosen by Our Lord Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel and bear witness to His Resurrection. St. Simon, called the Zealot, is traditionally said to have preached the Faith in Egypt, while St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, evangelized in Mesopotamia. St. Jude is traditionally identified as the author of the Epistle of St. Jude, in which he exhorts Christians to persevere in the true Faith and resist false teachers. According to tradition, the two Apostles eventually preached together in Persia, where they suffered martyrdom for their faithfulness to Christ. Their feast is celebrated together on October 28, honoring their apostolic zeal, their courage in proclaiming the Gospel, and their steadfast devotion to Our Lord even unto death.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “St. Simon and St. Jude” by ‘the English School’, 19th century
Monday · 5 min
Pope St. Evaristus (October 26) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Evaristus (reigned circa 99-108 AD), from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Pope Saint Evaristus was the fifth successor of Saint Peter as Bishop of Rome, traditionally reigning from about 99 to 107 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Trajan. According to ancient tradition, he was of Greek origin and the son of a Jewish father from Bethlehem. He governed the Church during its early years, when Christians faced persecution and the Faith was spreading throughout the Roman Empire. Tradition credits him with organizing the churches of Rome into distinct parishes, appointing priests to serve them, and establishing regulations for the consecration of bishops. He is also traditionally honored as a martyr, having given his life in fidelity to Christ, although the historical details of his death are uncertain. The Church celebrates his feast on October 26 in the traditional Roman calendar, honoring his steadfast leadership and his service to the Church founded by Our Lord and entrusted to Saint Peter.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: Portrait of Pope St. Evaristus, from Chromolithograph in L. Tripepi, Portraits and biographies of the Roman pontiffs: from St. Peter to Leo XIII, Rome, Vaglimigli Davide, 1879.
Sunday · 22 min
The Feast of Christ the King (last Sunday of October) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King celebrates the supreme kingship of Christ over all creation, nations, families, and individual souls. Though His kingdom is not of this world, His dominion extends over all earthly powers, for He is the eternal Son of God, through whom all things were made and by whose Precious Blood mankind has been redeemed. Instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, the feast calls upon individuals and nations alike to acknowledge the rightful authority of Christ and to submit themselves to His divine law, recognizing that true peace and lasting order can be found only under His sovereign rule. It also reminds the faithful that Christ reigns not merely by power, but through truth, justice, mercy, and love, and that His kingdom, begun on earth through His Church, will reach its fullness in eternity, when every creature shall acknowledge His universal sovereignty and He shall reign forever as King of kings and Lord of lords.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Jesus Christ, King of the World” by Karl von Blaas (1815-1894)
Saturday · 7 min
St. Raphael the Archangel (October 24) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Archangel Saint Raphael, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of the seven holy angels who stand before the throne of God and is especially honored as a guide, protector, and healer. His name means “God heals,” and his mission is most fully revealed in the Book of Tobias, where he accompanies the young Tobias on his journey, protects him from danger, helps him obtain the remedy that restores his father Tobit's sight, and guides him toward a blessed marriage with Sara. At the conclusion of his mission, Raphael reveals his angelic identity and declares that he offered the prayers of Tobias and his family before the throne of God. Through these works of divine providence, Saint Raphael is venerated as the patron of travelers, the sick, physicians, and those seeking a holy marriage. His feast, traditionally celebrated on October 24, reminds the faithful of the loving care that God exercises over His children through the ministry of His holy angels.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Tobias Meets the Archangel Raphael” by Andrea Vaccaro c.1640
October 22 · 45 min
The Shedding of Christ’s Blood (Chapter 10) — Explanation of the Holy Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem
Chapter 10 of ‘The Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ by Fr. Martin von Cochem: "In the Holy Mass the Shedding of Christ’s Blood is Renewed".'Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass' by Fr. Martin von Cochem is a classic 17th-century Catholic devotional work that passionately and engagingly explains the immense spiritual value, mystery, and supernatural power of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and mystical theology, Cochem portrays the Mass as a re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, a source of infinite grace, and the highest act of worship that unites heaven and earth. Through vivid anecdotes, historical insights, and practical exhortations, von Cochem urges Catholics to attend Mass with fervent attention, revealing its "incredible" merits such as remission of sins, protection from evil, and heavenly rewards, ultimately transforming routine participation into a life-altering encounter that divides one's existence into "before" and "after" this revelation, fostering a renewed zeal for Eucharistic worship.Father Martin von Cochem (1634–1712) was a German Capuchin friar, preacher, and spiritual writer renowned for his deep piety and his ability to explain the Catholic faith in clear and fervent language accessible to ordinary people. Born in Cochem on the Moselle River, he entered the Capuchin Order as a young man and devoted his life to pastoral work, preaching missions throughout Germany, and combating religious indifference in the wake of the Thirty Years’ War. His writings, composed in both Latin and German, include the Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, The Four Last Things, and The Life of Christ, all of which reflect his profound devotion to the Eucharist and his zeal for the salvation of souls. His works became spiritual classics, widely read among clergy and laity alike for their vivid imagery, theological clarity, and heartfelt appeal to deeper faith and reverence toward the mysteries of God. Note: The modern title of this work is "The Incredible Catholic Mass", published by TAN books, and currently under copyright. The original German title, published in the 17th century, was "Erklärung des heiligen Meßopfers", commonly translated as "Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass" in English in the 18th and 19th centuries. This is the title that we will be using for this audiobook series on InPrincipio Podcast (at times abbreviated to 'Explanation of the Holy Mass' or other variations), and the text is that of the Benziger Brothers, New York, 1896. Link to the ‘Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ Audiobook playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkgm1BUAsp5JndFfo4WZABrFIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: The Most Precious Blood of Jesus, devotional imageMusic (Intro): “Sacred Garden” by Guilherme BernardesSource: Pixabay | License: Pixabay Content License — https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/Changes: noneMusic: “Ave Maria” (Gregorian chant), from Vesperae de Confessore non Pontifice in honor of Saint Vincent PallottiPerformed by Schola Gregoriana, Pallottine Seminary (Ołtarzew, Poland) | Conductor: Fr. Dariusz SmolarekLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Changes: noneExcept where otherwise noted, original content © InPrincipio Podcast.
October 21 · 5 min
St. Ursula (October 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Ursula, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Ursula is traditionally honored as a Christian virgin and martyr who lived during the early centuries of the Church. According to a medieval legend, she was a British princess who, together with a company of eleven thousand virgins, undertook a pilgrimage to Rome before returning toward her homeland. At Cologne, Germany, they were captured by the Huns, who sought to force them to abandon their Christian faith and purity. Ursula courageously refused the advances of their leader and was put to death, along with her companions, for her steadfastness in the Faith. Although the historical details of the legend are uncertain, the devotion to Saint Ursula and her companions became widespread throughout medieval Europe, and she came to be especially venerated as a model of virginal purity, courage, and fidelity to Christ even unto death.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Ursula and her Companions” by Moretto da Brescia c.1537
October 21 · 9 min
St. Hilarion (October 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Hilarion, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Hilarion (c. 291–371) was an early Christian monk and hermit, renowned for his holiness, austerity, and role in establishing monastic life in Palestine. Born near Gaza, he studied in Alexandria, where he embraced Christianity and was deeply impressed by the example of Saint Anthony the Great, the celebrated Egyptian hermit. After visiting Anthony in the desert, Hilarion returned to his homeland and devoted himself to a life of prayer, fasting, and solitude, attracting many disciples through his holiness and the miracles attributed to his intercession. Although he sought to remain hidden from the world, his reputation spread, and he became a father of monasticism in Palestine, establishing a tradition of religious life that influenced many others. In his later years, desiring greater solitude, he traveled through various lands before settling on the island of Cyprus, where he died in holiness. Saint Hilarion is honored as one of the great pioneers of Christian monasticism, whose life exemplified detachment from worldly pleasures and complete dedication to God.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “St. Hilarion” from the Menologion of Basil II c. 985 AD
October 20 · 9 min
St. John Cantius (October 20) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint John Cantius, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint John Cantius (1390–1473) was a Polish priest, theologian, and professor at the University of Kraków, renowned for his profound humility, charity, and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Though distinguished for his learning, he lived with great simplicity, giving generously to the poor and making pilgrimages to Rome and Jerusalem. He was known for his spirit of penance, his patience under criticism, and his sincere efforts to make amends whenever he believed he had offended another. His life united profound scholarship with practical holiness, demonstrating that true learning must be accompanied by humility and love of God and neighbor. Canonized by Pope Clement XIII in 1767, Saint John Cantius is venerated as one of Poland’s great saints.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Miracle of St. Jan Kanty” by Tadeusz Kuntze-Konicz, 1767
October 19 · 13 min
St. Peter of Alcantara (October 19) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Peter of Alcantara, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Peter of Alcántara (1499–1562) was a Spanish Franciscan friar and priest renowned for his extraordinary penance, deep humility, and life of prayer. Entering the Franciscan Order as a young man, he embraced a rigorous life of poverty and mortification, spending long hours in contemplation and enduring severe bodily austerities for the love of God. He became a distinguished preacher and spiritual director, and worked tirelessly to restore the original fervor of Franciscan observance through a stricter reform of the Order. He was also a trusted spiritual adviser to St. Teresa of Ávila, whom he encouraged and defended in her efforts to reform the Carmelite Order. His holiness, wisdom, and spirit of self-denial earned him great reverence even during his lifetime. After years devoted to prayer, penance, and the service of souls, he died in 1562 and was canonized by Pope Clement IX in 1669. St. Peter of Alcántara is venerated as a model of evangelical poverty, mortification, and intimate union with God.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Peter of Alcántara hearing the confession of Saint Teresa” by José García Hidalgo (1646–1717)
October 18 · 38 min
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume II of the Time after Pentecost. Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Michael the Archangel” by Ercole Procaccini the Younger (1605–1675/1680)Music (Intro): “Sacred Garden” by Guilherme BernardesSource: Pixabay | License: Pixabay Content License — https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/Changes: noneMusic: “Ave Maria” (Gregorian chant), from Vesperae de Confessore non Pontifice in honor of Saint Vincent PallottiPerformed by Schola Gregoriana, Pallottine Seminary (Ołtarzew, Poland) | Conductor: Fr. Dariusz SmolarekLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Changes: noneExcept where otherwise noted, original content © InPrincipio Podcast.
October 17 · 13 min
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (October 17) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647–1690) was a French Visitandine nun who became the principal instrument through whom Our Lord Jesus Christ made known His desire for the establishment of devotion to His Sacred Heart. From her childhood, she was drawn to prayer and the religious life, and in 1671 she entered the Visitation convent at Paray-le-Monial. There, beginning in 1673, she received a series of visions of Our Lord, who revealed to her the burning love of His Sacred Heart for mankind and His sorrow over the ingratitude and indifference with which His love was repaid. He requested that the faithful honor His Sacred Heart through special acts of devotion, including Holy Communion on the First Friday of the month and an hour of prayer in reparation for the sins of mankind. Despite misunderstandings and opposition, Margaret Mary persevered in her mission, aided by her spiritual director, Saint Claude de la Colombière. She died in 1690, and her revelations helped spread devotion to the Sacred Heart throughout the Catholic Church. Canonized by Pope Benedict XV in 1920, Saint Margaret Mary is especially remembered for her role in promoting a devotion that calls the faithful to contemplate the infinite love of Christ and to make reparation for the offenses committed against Him.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Apparition of the Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque” by Antonio Ciseri, 1880
October 16 · 12 min
St. Hedwig of Silesia (October 16) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Hedwig of Silesia, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Hedwig of Silesia (1174–1243) was a duchess renowned for her extraordinary charity, humility, and spirit of penance. Born into a noble Bavarian family, she married Henry I, Duke of Silesia, and became the mother of seven children. Despite her high rank and wealth, Hedwig lived with remarkable simplicity, devoting herself to prayer, fasting, and works of mercy. She generously assisted the poor, cared for the sick, visited prisoners, and helped establish monasteries and hospitals throughout her lands. Together with her husband, she supported the spread of Christianity and the development of religious life in Silesia. After Henry's death, Hedwig retired to the Cistercian convent of Trebnitz, which she had helped found, where she lived under religious discipline while continuing her charitable works. She died on October 15, 1243, and was canonized in 1267 by Pope Clement IV. Saint Hedwig is venerated as a model of Christian charity and detachment from worldly honors, demonstrating how even those entrusted with great earthly wealth and authority may devote their lives entirely to the service of God and their neighbor.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Hedwig of Silesia with Duke Louis I of Brzeg and Duchess Agnés,” Hedwig Codex, Lubin, 1353
October 15 · 33 min
St. Teresa of Avila (October 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Teresa of Ávila, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) was a Spanish Carmelite nun, and mystic, renowned for her profound teachings on prayer and the interior life. After entering the Carmelite Order as a young woman, she experienced a deep spiritual conversion that led her to pursue a more austere and contemplative religious life. With the support of St. John of the Cross, she undertook the reform of the Carmelite Order, founding convents dedicated to poverty, silence, prayer, and strict observance of the Rule. Despite considerable opposition and many hardships, she persevered in her work, guided by an intense love of God and a desire to lead souls toward union with Him. Her great spiritual writings, particularly The Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection, explain the stages of prayer and the soul’s progress toward intimate union with God. Celebrated for her wisdom, courage, and mystical gifts, she was canonized in 1622, and her feast is celebrated on October 15th.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: Portrait of St. Teresa of Avila, by unknown artist, Baroque era (?)
October 14 · 17 min
Pope St. Callixtus I (October 14) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Callixtus I, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Pope St. Callixtus I (c. 155–222) was Pope from approximately 217 to 222, during a period of persecution and doctrinal controversy in the early Church. Before his election, he had endured hardship and imprisonment, and he later served as a deacon under Pope St. Zephyrinus, overseeing the Christian burial grounds along the Appian Way that became associated with his name as the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. As Pope, he defended the unity of the Church and exercised pastoral mercy toward sinners, allowing those who had committed grave sins to be reconciled after suitable penance, a policy that brought him into conflict with the rigorist priest Hippolytus. Callixtus also upheld the Church's authority in matters of discipline and is traditionally associated with the development of the discipline surrounding Christian marriage. According to ancient tradition, he died a martyr during an uprising against Christians. Honored as a saint and martyr, Pope St. Callixtus I is remembered for his defense of ecclesiastical authority, his concern for the salvation of sinners, and his witness to the faith in the early Roman Church.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year (including this reading), from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: Fresco of Pope St. Callixtus I, created c. 450 AD, originally located in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsMusic: “Ave Maria” (Gregorian chant), from Vesperae de Confessore non Pontifice in honor of Saint Vincent PallottiPerformed by Schola Gregoriana, Pallottine Seminary (Ołtarzew, Poland) | Conductor: Fr. Dariusz SmolarekLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Changes: noneExcept where otherwise noted, original content © InPrincipio Podcast.
October 13 · 10 min
St. Edward the Confessor (October 13) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Edward the Confessor, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Edward the Confessor (c. 1003–1066), King of England, was renowned for his deep piety, humility, charity toward the poor, and devotion to the Church. The son of King Ethelred II, he spent many years in exile in Normandy during the Danish occupation of England before returning to his homeland and ascending the throne in 1042. Although a king, Edward preferred peace to warfare and sought to govern with justice and mercy, earning the affection of his subjects and a reputation for holiness. He generously supported monasteries and churches, most notably founding Westminster Abbey, where he was later buried. His reign was remembered as a time of relative peace and prosperity, and his personal holiness was said to have been accompanied by miraculous favors. Canonized by Pope Alexander III in 1161, St. Edward became one of England's most beloved royal saints and was venerated as a model of the Christian ruler who places the service of God above worldly power.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “The Wilton Diptych” by unknown 14th century artist, painted for King Richard II (r.1377-1399), featuring (from left to right) King St. Edmund the Martyr, King St. Edward the Confessor, St. John the Baptist, and King Richard II (kneeling), before the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus, surrounded by angels.
October 10 · 10 min
St. Francis Borgia (October 10) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Francis Borgia, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Francis Borgia (1510–1572) was a Spanish nobleman who renounced the honors and privileges of worldly life to devote himself entirely to God and the salvation of souls. A great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI, he served as Duke of Gandía and held a prominent position at the court of Emperor Charles V. Deeply affected by the death of the Empress Isabella, whose funeral revealed to him the transitory nature of earthly beauty and greatness, Francis resolved to prepare himself for eternity rather than seek worldly glory. After the death of his wife, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1548, giving away his possessions and embracing a life of humility, prayer, and penance. Renowned for his holiness and zeal, he became the third Superior General of the Jesuits in 1565, strengthening the Society, promoting its missions, and helping to advance the work of the Counter-Reformation. Despite his noble birth and high office, he remained profoundly humble, regarding himself as a sinner in need of God's mercy and striving to lead others to holiness through his example. Saint Francis Borgia died in Rome on October 1, 1572, and is honored as a model of Christian detachment, humility, and fidelity to God's call.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Portrait of Saint Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía” by Francisco de Herrera the Elder (1576–1656)
October 9 · 21 min
St. Denis (Dionysius) — October 9 | From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Denis, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Denis, also known as St. Dionysius the Areopagite, was a first-century Athenian who was converted by the preaching of St. Paul and traditionally became the first bishop of Athens. Renowned for his profound understanding of divine things, he was traditionally regarded as the author of the mystical writings on the divine names, the celestial hierarchy, and the soul’s ascent to God, which exercised a profound influence upon Christian theology and mysticism, especially upon St. Thomas Aquinas. Although modern scholars attribute these works to an unknown Christian writer of the fifth or sixth century (referred to as 'Pseudo-Dionysius'), the Fathers and medieval theologians, as well as traditional Catholic writers such as Dom Guéranger, accepted the venerable tradition that they were written by the Areopagite himself. According to the ancient tradition of the Church in France, St. Dionysius later came to Gaul as a missionary, became the first bishop of Paris, and suffered martyrdom with St. Rusticus and St. Eleutherius. He was buried at the site of the present Basilica of Saint-Denis, which became a great pilgrimage shrine and the burial place of the kings of France. Thus St. Denis has long been venerated as one of the chief patrons of France and as a great witness to the harmony between human wisdom and the revealed mysteries of God.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “St. Dionysius the Areopagite” by Clemente de Torres (1662–1730)
October 8 · 21 min
St. Bridget of Sweden (October 8) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Bridget of Sweden (c. 1303–1373), mystic, mother, and foundress of the Order of the Most Holy Savior, was one of the most remarkable women of medieval Christendom. Born into a noble Swedish family, she married Ulf Gudmarsson and became the mother of eight children, while cultivating a profound life of prayer and charity. After her husband's death, Bridget devoted herself entirely to God and received numerous visions and revelations concerning the Passion of Christ, the Church, and the conversion of sinners. She became an outspoken advocate for reform in the Church and repeatedly urged Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy from Avignon to Rome. She eventually settled in Rome, where she continued her apostolate and founded her religious order, centered at Vadstena in Sweden. She died in Rome in 1373, and her remains were later transferred to Vadstena. Canonized in 1391 by Pope Boniface IX, St. Bridget is honored as one of the patron saints of Sweden and as a great mystic and intercessor for the Church.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Bridget of Sweden”, devotional image, perhaps of late 19th or early 20th century (note: this image is sometimes attributed to St. Brigid of Kildare, Irish abbess of the early 6th century; however, the specific iconography, for example, the unique headwear, and the dictating angel, strongly suggest Saint Bridget of Sweden, and not the Irish Abbess.)
October 7 · 25 min
Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on October 7, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title as Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and commemorates the powerful intercession of the Rosary in the defense of Christendom. Its origins are especially associated with the victory of the Christian fleet over the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, a victory attributed by Pope St. Pius V to the intercession of Our Lady through the prayer of the Rosary. In thanksgiving, the Pope established a feast of Our Lady of Victory, which was later extended and given the title of Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast calls the faithful to contemplate, through the mysteries of the Rosary, the principal events in the life of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, and to seek Mary's powerful intercession for the Church, for the conversion of sinners, and for peace. It thus presents the Rosary as both a school of Christian contemplation and a spiritual weapon entrusted to the faithful by the Mother of God.Please note that Servant of God Dom Prosper Guéranger went to his eternal reward in 1875; at this point, Volumes I-IX (Advent to Pentecost Saturday) had been completed, but Volumes X-XV (Trinity Sunday to Advent) had not yet been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper, but were the work of his disciple Dom Lucien Fromage. Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Our Lady of the Rosary” by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo c.1655

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