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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Thirteenth 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
The Octave of the Assumption (August 22) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Octave of the Assumption, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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 o
St. Jane Frances de Chantal (August 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Jane Frances de Chantal (1572–1641) was a French noblewoman, wife, mother, widow, and religious foundress who became one of the great models of Christian charity and patient suffering. Widowed at the age of twenty-eight, she devoted herself to raising h
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (August 20) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a French Cistercian monk, abbot, mystic, theologian, and one of the most influential saints of the twelfth century. Born into a noble family of Burgundy, he entered the newly founded Cistercian monastery at Cîteaux in 1
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Assumption (August 19) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Fifth day within the Octave of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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 ye
Fourth Day within the Octave of the Assumption (August 18) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Fourth day within the Octave of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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 y
St. Hyacinth (August 17) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Hyacinth, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Hyacinth of Poland (c. 1185–1257), known as the “Apostle of the North,” was a Polish Dominican friar and one of the great missionaries of medieval Europe. Born into a noble family, he studied at Kraków, Paris, and Bologna before becoming a canon of Kraków. He accompan
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Twelfth 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 rea
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the glorious truth that, at the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heavenly glory by the power of God. Because she was the Mother of God
Vigil of the Assumption (August 14) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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
St. Radegund (August 13) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Radegund of Poitiers, Queen of the Franks, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Radegund (c. 520–587) was a sixth-century Frankish queen who became renowned for her holiness, charity, and renunciation of worldly power. Born to a royal family in Thuringia, she was taken captive by the Frankish king Clotaire I, whom
St. Clare (August 12) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), a noblewoman of Assisi and spiritual daughter of Saint Francis, founded the Poor Clares and became one of the great witnesses to evangelical poverty in the medieval Church. Inspired by Francis’s example, she renounced her wealth a
Saints Tiburtius and Susanna (August 11) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Tiburtius and Susanna, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saints Tiburtius and Susanna were early Christian martyrs of Rome who suffered during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. St. Tiburtius, traditionally said to have been the son of the Roman prefect Chromatius, was converted to Christianity through th
St. Laurence (August 10) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Laurence, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Laurence of Rome was one of the seven deacons of Rome under Pope St. Sixtus II and one of the most celebrated martyrs of the early Church. During the persecution of the Emperor Valerian in 258, Pope Sixtus and several of his deacons were arrested and put to death, w
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Eleventh 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 re
St. Cajetan (August 7) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Cajetan of Thiene, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.St. Cajetan of Thiene (1480–1547) was an Italian priest and reformer who devoted his life to renewing the clergy and restoring a spirit of holiness and apostolic zeal within the Church. Born into a noble family in Vicenza, he studied law at Padua before becoming
The Transfiguration (August 6) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Transfiguration, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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 readin
Our Lady of the Snow (August 5) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Our Lady of the Snow, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Our Lady of the Snows (August 5) commemorates the dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the most highly honored church in the West dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to a cherished tradition dating from the Middle Ages, the Virgin
St. Dominic (August 4) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Dominic, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Dominic (1170 to 1221), founder of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans), dedicated his life to preaching the truth of the Catholic faith, combating heresy through learning, charity, and holiness, and leading souls to Christ. Born in Caleruega, Spain, he recognized t
Finding of the Relics of St. Stephen (August 3) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Finding of St. Stephen’s Relics, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Finding of the Relics of Saint Stephen commemorates the miraculous discovery of the protomartyr's long-hidden remains in A.D. 415 near Jerusalem. According to ancient tradition, the priest Lucian was directed in a series of visions by the lear
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Tenth 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 readi
St. Peter’s Chains (August 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Peter’s Chains, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Saint Peter's Chains, celebrated on August 1 in the traditional Roman calendar, commemorates the miraculous deliverance of St. Peter from imprisonment in Jerusalem, when an angel of the Lord freed him from the chains with which King Herod Agrippa ha
St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491 to 1556) was a Spanish nobleman and soldier whose life was transformed after a severe battle wound led him to a profound conversion. During his long recovery, he exchanged tales of chivalry for the lives of Christ and the saints, r
Sts. Abdon and Sennen (July 30) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Abdon and Sennen, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saints Abdon and Sennen were Persian Christians who, according to ancient tradition, suffered martyrdom at Rome during the persecution of the Emperor Decius in the third century. Having been arrested for giving honorable burial to Christians who had been slain fo
St. Martha (July 29) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Martha of Bethany, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Martha of Bethany, sister of Saints Mary and Lazarus, is one of the most beloved women in the Gospel and is honored as the faithful hostess of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Living in Bethany near Jerusalem, she welcomed Christ into her home and served Him with gen
Sts. Nazarius, Celsus, Victor, and Innocent (July 28) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Nazarius and Celsus and Pope Saints Victor and Innocent, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV 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
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume II of the Time after Pentecost. 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
St. James the Great (July 25) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint James the Great, Apostle, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint James the Great (also, Saint James "the Greater", or "the Elder"), whose feast is celebrated on July 25 in the traditional Roman calendar, was the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of Saint John the Evangelist. Together wi
St. Christina of Bolsena (July 24) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Christina of Bolsena, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Christina of Bolsena was a young noblewoman and early Christian martyr from central Italy whose tradition is celebrated for her extraordinary resilience in the face of brutal persecution. According to her legend, she was raised by a wealthy, pagan Roman
St. Apollinaris (July 23) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna was a Syrian disciple of Saint Peter who became the first bishop of Ravenna and is celebrated as the patron saint and evangelizer of Emilia-Romagna. According to tradition, Saint Peter personally appointed him to travel from Anti
St. Mary Magdalene (July 22) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Mary Magdalene was one of the most prominent and devoted followers of our Lord, famously serving as the primary witness to his resurrection. Hailing from the fishing town of Magdala, she was healed by Jesus, who cast out seven demons from her, after which she
St. Praxedes (July 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Praxedes, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Praxedes (also known as Prassede) was a second-century Roman virgin and martyr celebrated for her courageous devotion to the persecuted early Christian community. According to Christian tradition, she and her sister, Saint Pudentiana, were the daughters of Saint Pud
St. Jerome Emiliani (July 20) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Jerome Emiliani (or Aemilian), from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Jerome Emiliani (1486–1537) was an Italian soldier who transitioned from a chaotic military life to become a pioneer in social work and the patron saint of abandoned children. While serving as a commander in the Republic of Venice's army, he w
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Eighth 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 read
St. Camillus of Lellis (July 18) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Camillus of Lellis, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Camillus de Lellis (1550–1614) was an Italian military officer who overcame a severe gambling addiction and a lifelong, painful leg wound to become a pioneering figure in healthcare and the founder of the Camillians (the Ministers of the Sick). Born in Bucch
St. Alexius of Rome (July 17) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of St. Alexius of Rome, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Alexius of Rome (also known as Alexis of Edessa or "the Man of God") is a highly celebrated 4th-to-5th-century saint whose legendary life serves as a profound symbol of radical humility and complete renunciation of worldly status. According to traditi
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary as the patroness and spiritual mother of the Carmelite Order, whose origins are traced to hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land during the age of the Crusades.
Saint Henry, Holy Roman Emperor (July 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Henry, Holy Roman Emperor, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Henry II (972 to 1024), Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, ruled with a deep conviction that temporal authority should be exercised in humble service to Christ and His Church. Together with his wife, the saintly Cunigunde, he fostered ecclesias
St. Bonaventure (July 14) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Bonaventure, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.St. Bonaventure (1221 to 1274), the "Seraphic Doctor," was one of the greatest theologians and spiritual masters of the Franciscan Order. Born Giovanni di Fidanza in Bagnoregio, Italy, he entered the Franciscans after recovering from a serious childhood illne
Pope St. Anacletus I (July 13) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Pope St. Anacletus I, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Pope Saint Anacletus I is traditionally regarded as the third successor of St. Peter, governing the Church during the latter part of the first century and strengthening the infant Christian community amid periods of persecution. Ancient tradition holds that he was o
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Seventh 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 rea
Pope St. Pius I (July 11) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Pope St. Pius I, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Pope Saint Pius I, who governed the Church during the mid-second century (traditionally from about A.D. 140 to 155), shepherded the faithful through an era of both external persecution and internal doctrinal challenges. According to ancient tradition, he was the brother
The Seven Holy Brothers and Sts. Rufina and Secunda (July 10) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Seven Holy Brothers, Martyrs, and Saints Rufina and Secunda, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.The Seven Holy Brothers were seven Christian brothers, traditionally regarded as the sons of the noble widow Saint Felicitas of Rome, who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Refusing ev
Practice for the Time after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
Chapter III of the Introduction to the Time after Pentecost: Practice for the Time after Pentecost, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year” Volume X, Book I 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)
St. Elizabeth of Portugal (July 8) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume IV of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, also known as Elizabeth of Aragon, was a queen renowned for her deep piety, boundless charity, and tireless work as a peacemaker. Married to King Denis of Portugal, she endured many trials with patience, including her husba
Saints Cyril and Methodius (July 7) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Apostles of the Slavs, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Saints Cyril and Methodius were ninth-century brothers from Thessalonica who devoted their lives to bringing the Gospel to the Slavic peoples. Saint Cyril (originally Constantine), a brilliant scholar, and Saint Methodius, a capable adm
The Octave of Saints Peter and Paul (July 6) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Octave Day of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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,
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Sixth 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 readi
Sixth day within the Octave of Saints Peter and Paul (July 4) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Sixth Day within the Octave of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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
Pope St. Leo II (July 3) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Leo II, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Pope Saint Leo II was pope from 682 to 683 and is remembered as a learned and charitable pontiff who helped strengthen the unity of the Church during a period of controversy. Born in Sicily, he was known for his knowledge of Scripture, Greek, Latin, and sacred music,
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (July 2) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Visitation, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 o
The Most Precious Blood of Jesus (July 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 complet
Commemoration of St. Paul (June 30) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Commemoration of St. Paul, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 rea
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Fifth 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 readi
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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, th
Vigil of St. John the Baptist — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Vigil of St. John the Baptist, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 read
St. Alban (June 22) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Alban, Proto-Martyr of England, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Alban was the first recorded Christian martyr of Britain and is believed to have suffered persecution during the Roman period, traditionally under the emperor Diocletian in the early fourth century. According to the account of Saint Bede the V
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Fourth 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 read
The Mystery of the Time after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
Chapter II of the Introduction to the Time after Pentecost: the Mystery of the Time after Pentecost, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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
St. Juliana Falconieri (June 19) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Juliana Falconieri, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Juliana Falconieri (1270–1341) was an Italian religious foundress and the niece of Alexis Falconieri, one of the seven founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary (Servites). From childhood she had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and desired a life
St. Ephrem the Syrian (June 18) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Ephrem the Syrian, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306–373) was a great Syriac Christian writer, theologian, poet, and Doctor of the Church known as the “Harp of the Holy Spirit” because of his profound hymns and spiritual poetry. Born in Nisibis and later living in Edessa, he served
The History of the Time after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
Preface and Chapter 1 of the Introduction to the Time after Pentecost: the History of the Time 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 A
Saints Cyr (Cyricus) and Julitta (June 16) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Cyr (also known as Cyricus) and Julitta, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III of the Time after Pentecost.Saints Cyricus and Julitta were a mother and son who suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of the Roman Empire, traditionally placed during the reign of Diocletian in the early 4th century. Julitta, a noble Christian woman from Iconiu
Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia (June 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentius, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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,
St. Basil the Great (June 14) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Feast of Saint Basil the Great of Caesarea, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 remai
Third Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Third 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 readi
St. Anthony of Padua (May 13) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume III 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 r
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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
The Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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 o
Wednesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Wednesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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 rem
Tuesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Tuesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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 remai
Monday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Monday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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 remain
Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume I 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 remain
Saturday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Saturday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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,
Friday within the Octave of Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Friday within the Octave of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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, f
Corpus Christi — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for the Feast of Corpus Christi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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 Sun
Wednesday after Trinity Sunday — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Wednesday after Trinity Sunday, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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
Tuesday after Trinity Sunday — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Tuesday after Trinity Sunday, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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 Su
Monday after Trinity Sunday — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year
A meditation for Monday after Trinity Sunday, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. 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 medi
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