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00:28:14

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

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2026/10/04

A meditation for the Nineteenth 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, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom

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00:35:33

St. Francis of Assisi (October 4) — From Dom...

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2026/10/04

A meditation for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Francis of Assisi (1181/1182–1226), founder of the Order of Friars Minor, was one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church and a great imitator of Christ in poverty, humility, charity, and devotion to the Cross. Born into a wealthy merchant family in Assisi, he renounced his inheritance after a profound conversion and embraced a life of radical poverty,

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00:14:10

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (October 3) — From Dom...

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2026/10/03

A meditation for the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as St. Teresa of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, was born in Alençon, France, in 1873 and entered the Carmelite convent at Lisieux at the age of fifteen. Though she lived a hidden and relatively brief life, she attained great holiness through her profound confidence in God's mercy and what she called her “Little Way”,

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00:18:33

Holy Guardian Angels (October 2) — From Dom...

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2026/10/02

A meditation for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, celebrated on October 2, honors the angels whom God appoints to watch over and protect each of the faithful throughout the course of earthly life. From the earliest moments of existence, these blessed spirits assist their charges by guarding them from dangers, inspiring good thoughts, aiding them in resisting temptation, and

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00:20:09

St. Remigius (October 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/10/01

A meditation for the Feast of St. Remigius, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Remigius (c. 437–533), Bishop of Rheims, was one of the great apostles of the Franks and a principal instrument in the conversion of their king, Clovis I, to the Catholic Faith. According to tradition, Remigius baptized Clovis at Rheims on Christmas Day, around the year 496, together with thousands of his subjects, establishing Catholic Christianity firmly among the

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00:24:32

St. Jerome (September 30) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/30

A meditation for the Feast of St. Jerome, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Jerome (c. 347–420), priest, monk, scholar, and Doctor of the Church, was one of the greatest biblical scholars of the early Church. Born in Stridon in Dalmatia, he devoted himself to study and the ascetic life, spending years as a hermit in the Syrian desert before being ordained a priest and eventually settling in Bethlehem. At the request of Pope St. Damasus I, he

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00:15:36

Michaelmas (September 29) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/28

A meditation for Michaelmas, the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Michaelmas, traditionally celebrated on September 29, is the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, one of the principal feasts honoring the holy angels. Saint Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”, is especially honored as the defender of the Church and the champion of God's truth against Satan and the powers of darkness. The feast

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00:08:26

St. Wenceslaus (September 28) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/27

A meditation for the Feast of Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Wenceslaus, Duke and Martyr, was born around the year 907 in Bohemia and was raised in the Catholic faith by his grandmother, Saint Ludmila. As ruler of Bohemia, he sought to govern with justice and Christian charity, promoting the spread of the Faith and caring especially for the poor, widows, orphans, and the sick. His brother Boleslaus, opposed to

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00:37:53

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

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2026/09/26

A meditation for the Eighteenth 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, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom

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00:05:46

Saints Cyprian and Justina (September 26) — From Dom...

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2026/09/25

A meditation for the Feast of Saints Cyprian and Justina, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina were Christian martyrs traditionally associated with Antioch in Syria and are commemorated together on September 26. According to their ancient hagiographical tradition, Cyprian was a pagan magician who, after attempting through his occult arts to win the Christian maiden Justina for a young pagan admirer, was overcome by the power

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00:22:52

The Death of Christ is Renewed (Chapter 9) —...

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2026/09/24

Chapter 9 of ‘The Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ by Fr. Martin von Cochem: "In the Holy Mass the Death of Christ 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

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00:11:06

Our Lady of Ransom (September 24) — From Dom...

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2026/09/23

A meditation for the Feast of Our Lady of Ransom, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of Our Lady of Ransom, celebrated on September 24, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title associated with the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, or Mercedarians, founded by St. Peter Nolasco in the thirteenth century. The order was established for the redemption of Christians held captive by the Muslims, and its members devoted themselves to

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00:16:09

The Ember Days of September — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/23

A meditation for the Ember Days of September, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume II of the Time after Pentecost.The September Ember Days, or Ember Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, are a traditional time of prayer, fasting, and thanksgiving within the liturgical year. Falling near the beginning of autumn, they are associated especially with thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and with prayer for the continued blessings of God

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00:08:08

St. Thomas of Villanova (September 22) — From Dom...

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2026/09/22

A meditation for the Feast of St. Thomas of Villanova, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Thomas of Villanova (1488–1555) was a Spanish Augustinian friar and Archbishop of Valencia, renowned for his profound charity toward the poor and his zeal for the reform of the clergy and religious life. Born in Fuentellana, Spain, he entered the Order of St. Augustine and became a distinguished preacher and theologian before being appointed Archbishop of

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00:09:47

St. Matthew (September 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/21

A meditation for the Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, was a tax collector at Capharnaum when Our Lord called him to leave his profession and follow Him. Known also as Levi, Matthew responded immediately, and afterward he gave a great feast at his house, inviting Our Lord and His disciples. He became one of the Twelve Apostles and, according to ancient Christian

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00:38:21

Christ Renews His Passion (Chapter 8) — Explanation...

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2026/09/20

Chapter 8 of the Explanation of the Holy Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem: In the Holy Mass Christ Renews His Passion'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

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00:34:42

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

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2026/09/19

A meditation for the Seventeenth 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, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom

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00:07:45

St. Januarius (September 19) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/18

A meditation for the Feast of the St. Januarius, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Januarius, or San Gennaro, was Bishop of Benevento and a zealous pastor who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian in the early fourth century. According to ancient tradition, he was arrested together with several companions and condemned to death after refusing to renounce Christ. After surviving an attempt to throw him to wild beasts,

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00:10:26

St. Joseph of Cupertino (September 18) — From Dom...

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2026/09/17

A meditation for the Feast of the St. Joseph of Cupertino, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Joseph of Cupertino was an Italian Franciscan friar renowned for his profound humility, simplicity, and extraordinary mystical graces. Born in Cupertino in 1603, he endured poverty and difficulties in his youth before eventually being received into the Conventual Franciscan Order. He became particularly famous for his frequent ecstasies and miraculous

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00:10:55

The Stigmata of St. Francis (September 17) — From Dom...

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2026/09/16

A meditation for the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, observed on September 17 , commemorates the miraculous impression of the wounds of Our Lord’s Passion upon St. Francis of Assisi in 1224, two years before his death. While fasting and praying on Mount La Verna during a forty-day retreat, Francis received a vision of a Seraph bearing the figure of the Crucified Christ,

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