InPrincipio Podcast

00:18:21

Pope St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian (September 16) —...

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2026/09/15

A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Pope Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, both celebrated on September 16 in the traditional Roman calendar, were great defenders of the Church during the persecution of the Emperor Decius in the third century. Cornelius became Pope in 251 and courageously opposed the rigorist priest Novatian, who claimed that Christians who had denied the Faith during

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00:26:48

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary...

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2026/09/14

A meditation for the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally observed on September 15, honors the profound sorrows endured by the Blessed Virgin Mary in union with the sufferings of her Divine Son. The seven sorrows traditionally commemorated are the prophecy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the loss of the Child Jesus in the

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00:16:25

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) —...

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2026/09/13

A meditation for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14, commemorates the triumph and glory of the Cross of Christ, through which Our Lord redeemed the world. The feast recalls especially the recovery of the True Cross from the Persians by the Emperor Heraclius in the seventh century and its solemn restoration to Jerusalem, while also

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00:36:30

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

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2026/09/12

A meditation for the Sixteenth 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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00:07:00

Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the...

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2026/09/11

A meditation for the Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8, commemorates the birth of the Mother of God, through whom the Savior of the world would come into the flesh. Ancient Christian tradition holds that she was born to Saints Joachim and Anne after they had long remained childless, and that her birth

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00:21:25

The Most Holy Name of Mary (September 12) — From Dom...

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2026/09/11

A meditation for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary honors the sacred name of the Blessed Virgin, a name chosen by God and associated with the Mother of Our Savior from the beginning of her life. The name Mary, while having several proposed meanings, has traditionally been understood as signifying such qualities as beauty, sovereignty, and bitterness, fittingly expressing

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00:08:22

Fourth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the...

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2026/09/10

A meditation for the Fourth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V 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,

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00:07:47

St. Nicholas of Tolentino (September 10) — From Dom...

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2026/09/09

A meditation for the Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Nicholas of Tolentino was an Italian Augustinian friar and priest who became renowned for his austere life, deep devotion to prayer, and charitable care for the poor and suffering. Born at Sant’Angelo in Pontano around 1245, he entered the Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine and spent much of his religious life in Tolentino, where he became a zealous

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00:08:24

Second Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the...

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2026/09/09

A meditation for the Second Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8, commemorates the birth of the Mother of God, through whom the Savior of the world would come into the flesh. Ancient Christian tradition holds that she was born to Saints Joachim and Anne after they had long remained childless, and that her birth

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00:51:46

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8)...

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2026/09/08

A meditation for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8, commemorates the birth of the Mother of God, through whom the Savior of the world would come into the flesh. Ancient Christian tradition holds that she was born to Saints Joachim and Anne after they had long remained childless, and that her birth was a special gift of

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00:25:05

Christ Renews His Intercession — Explanation of the...

InPrincipio Podcast ·

2026/09/07

'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

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00:28:15

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

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2026/09/06

A meditation for the Fifteenth 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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00:13:36

St. Laurence Justinian (September 5) — From Dom...

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2026/09/05

A meditation for the Feast of Saint Laurence Justinian, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Laurence Justinian (1381–1456) was a Venetian nobleman who renounced a life of wealth and privilege to embrace poverty, prayer, and the religious life. He entered the Congregation of the Canons Regular of San Giorgio in Alga, where his holiness, humility, and zeal for reform soon made him a respected spiritual leader. Appointed Bishop of Castello and later

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00:19:33

Christ Renews His Life in the Mass — Fr. Martin von...

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2026/09/03

Chapter 6 of the Explanation of the Holy Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem: In the Holy Mass Christ Renews His Life.'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

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00:14:12

King St. Stephen of Hungary (September 2) — From Dom...

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2026/09/02

A meditation for the Feast of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.King Saint Stephen of Hungary (c. 975–1038) was the first King of Hungary and the great apostle of the Hungarian nation. Baptized as a Christian and crowned king around the year 1000, he devoted his reign to establishing Christianity throughout his kingdom, founding dioceses, monasteries, and churches while organizing Hungary according to Christian law and

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00:11:25

St. Giles (September 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/09/01

A meditation for the Feast of St. Giles, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Giles (c. 650–c. 724) was a Greek-born hermit and abbot who lived a life of profound solitude and prayer in the forests of southern Gaul, near the Rhône. According to tradition, he lived for many years in a cave, sustained by the milk of a hind, until the animal was pursued by hunters and sought refuge with Giles. When the king's hunters discovered him, Giles was

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00:09:58

St. Raymond Nonnatus (August 31) — From Dom...

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2026/08/30

A meditation for the Feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Raymond Nonnatus (c. 1204–1240) was a Spanish Mercedarian religious renowned for his devotion to the redemption of Christians held captive by the Moors. Born in Portell, Catalonia, he joined the newly founded Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and traveled to North Africa, where he ransomed numerous captives and eventually offered himself in exchange for

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00:35:06

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom...

InPrincipio Podcast ·

2026/08/30

A meditation for the Fourteenth 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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00:14:47

The Decollation of St. John the Baptist (August 29) —...

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2026/08/29

A meditation for the Feast of the Decollation (Beheading) of St. John the Baptist, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.The Feast of the Decollation of St. John the Baptist, traditionally celebrated on August 29, commemorates the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, the Precursor of Christ, who was beheaded at the command of King Herod Antipas. John had boldly rebuked Herod for taking Herodias, the wife of his brother, as his own, declaring that such a union

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00:33:37

St. Augustine (August 28) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/08/28

A meditation for the Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430) was one of the greatest Fathers and Doctors of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential theologians in Christian history. Born in Tagaste in North Africa, he spent his early life pursuing worldly ambitions and following various philosophical and religious teachings before his conversion to Christianity through the prayers

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