InPrincipio Podcast

00:31:15

The Transfiguration (August 6) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/08/06

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 readings of the Liturgical Year, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper,

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00:18:16

Our Lady of the Snow (August 5) — From Dom...

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2026/08/05

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 Mary appeared in a dream to the Roman patrician John and to Pope Liberius, instructing them to build a

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00:22:59

St. Dominic (August 4) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/08/04

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 that error could not be overcome by force alone, but by the witness of poverty, prayer, and sound

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00:12:30

Finding of the Relics of St. Stephen (August 3) —...

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2026/08/03

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 learned rabbi Gamaliel, who revealed the burial place of Saint Stephen, along with the remains of Gamaliel

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00:44:04

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/08/02

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 readings of the Liturgical Year, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom Prosper,

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00:17:58

St. Peter’s Chains (August 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/08/01

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 had bound him (Acts 12:1-11). From ancient times, the chains themselves were venerated as precious relics,

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00:20:09

St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31) — From Dom...

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2026/07/31

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, resolving to become a knight in the service of God. After years of prayer, study, and pilgrimage, he

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00:04:26

Sts. Abdon and Sennen (July 30) — From Dom...

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2026/07/30

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 for the Faith, they were brought before the pagan authorities and commanded to sacrifice to the gods, but

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00:20:39

St. Martha (July 29) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/29

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 generous devotion, though He gently reminded her that contemplation of God, exemplified by her sister Mary,

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00:12:46

Sts. Nazarius, Celsus, Victor, and Innocent (July 28)...

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2026/07/28

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 been completed. Thus, the remaining readings of the Liturgical Year, from Trinity Sunday until Advent,

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01:15:50

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/26

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 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the

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00:18:09

St. James the Great (July 25) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/24

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 with Peter and John, he belonged to the inner circle of the Apostles, witnessing the Transfiguration, the

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00:04:25

St. Christina of Bolsena (July 24) — From Dom...

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2026/07/23

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 magistrate named Urbain, who imprisoned her in a high tower filled with golden idols to keep her from

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00:13:14

St. Apollinaris (July 23) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/22

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 Antioch to northeastern Italy, where his powerful preaching, miraculous healings, and relentless missionary

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00:31:42

St. Mary Magdalene (July 22) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/21

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 became a crucial financial and practical supporter of his ministry alongside several other prominent

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00:06:50

St. Praxedes (July 21) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/20

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 Pudens, a prominent Roman senator who was an early convert to Christianity. Following the martyrdom of her

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00:14:46

St. Jerome Emiliani (July 20) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/19

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 was captured and chained in a dark dungeon, an ordeal that led to a profound spiritual awakening

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00:51:15

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/18

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 readings of the Liturgical Year, from Trinity Sunday until Advent, were not directly authored by Dom

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00:13:44

St. Camillus of Lellis (July 18) — From Dom...

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2026/07/17

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 Bucchianico (located near Chieti in Italy's Abruzzo region), his early adulthood was defined by

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00:09:45

St. Alexius of Rome (July 17) — From Dom Guéranger’s...

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2026/07/17

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 tradition, Alexius was the only son of a wealthy Roman senator. To follow a divine calling, he fled his

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