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It's the Feast of St. Anselm, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Nourishment of the Sheep", today's news from the Church: "Germany: Homosexuality and Trans Identity Are Part of God's Plan", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? [email protected]
Sources Used Today:
- "The Nourishment of the Sheep" — Eastertide Day by Day
- https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day
- https://fsspx.news/en/news/germany-homosexuality-and-trans-identity-are-part-gods-plan-58491
- https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
Saint Anselm stands as one of the great teachers of the Church, a man who united deep prayer with clear and faithful thought. He was born in 1033 in Aosta, in the region of northern Italy, and from a young age showed both intelligence and a desire for God. After a period of wandering and searching, he entered the Benedictine monastery of Bec in Normandy, where he came under the guidance of the prior Lanfranc. There, Anselm’s gifts flourished in a life of study, prayer, and teaching.
Anselm eventually became abbot of Bec and later Archbishop of Canterbury. Yet his life as a bishop was not easy. He faced repeated conflicts with the kings of England over the rights and freedom of the Church. Rather than compromise the integrity of his office, Anselm endured exile more than once, choosing fidelity over favor. Through these trials, he remained gentle in spirit but firm in principle, seeking always the good of the Church and the salvation of souls.
The Church honors Saint Anselm especially for his role as a Doctor of the Church and a father of scholastic theology. He is often remembered for expressing the idea of “faith seeking understanding,” showing that reason, when rightly ordered, can serve and deepen belief. His writings explored the mysteries of God with reverence, never separating intellectual inquiry from prayer.
Anselm also reflected deeply on the mystery of redemption. In his work on the Incarnation, he sought to explain how Christ’s sacrifice restores humanity, not as a cold theory, but as a meditation on the love and justice of God. His thought helped shape the Church’s understanding for generations, guiding both theologians and ordinary believers toward a deeper appreciation of divine truth.
Devotion to Saint Anselm is especially strong among scholars, students, and those engaged in teaching. He is invoked as a patron of theologians and philosophers, and as a guide for those seeking to unite faith with reason. His feast day on April 21 is marked in many places with prayers for wisdom and fidelity.
In monastic communities, he is remembered as a model of contemplative study, one who shows that learning can become a path to holiness when it is rooted in humility and love of God.
Saint Anselm, faithful teacher and servant of Christ, pray for us.
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What is the SSPX Podcast?
The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.
What is the SSPX?
The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.
Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.
Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.
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It's the Feast of St. Anselm, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Nourishment of the Sheep", today's news from the Church: "Germany: Homosexuality and Trans Identity Are Part of God's Plan", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? [email protected]
Sources Used Today:
- "The Nourishment of the Sheep" — Eastertide Day by Day
- https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day
- https://fsspx.news/en/news/germany-homosexuality-and-trans-identity-are-part-gods-plan-58491
- https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
Saint Anselm stands as one of the great teachers of the Church, a man who united deep prayer with clear and faithful thought. He was born in 1033 in Aosta, in the region of northern Italy, and from a young age showed both intelligence and a desire for God. After a period of wandering and searching, he entered the Benedictine monastery of Bec in Normandy, where he came under the guidance of the prior Lanfranc. There, Anselm’s gifts flourished in a life of study, prayer, and teaching.
Anselm eventually became abbot of Bec and later Archbishop of Canterbury. Yet his life as a bishop was not easy. He faced repeated conflicts with the kings of England over the rights and freedom of the Church. Rather than compromise the integrity of his office, Anselm endured exile more than once, choosing fidelity over favor. Through these trials, he remained gentle in spirit but firm in principle, seeking always the good of the Church and the salvation of souls.
The Church honors Saint Anselm especially for his role as a Doctor of the Church and a father of scholastic theology. He is often remembered for expressing the idea of “faith seeking understanding,” showing that reason, when rightly ordered, can serve and deepen belief. His writings explored the mysteries of God with reverence, never separating intellectual inquiry from prayer.
Anselm also reflected deeply on the mystery of redemption. In his work on the Incarnation, he sought to explain how Christ’s sacrifice restores humanity, not as a cold theory, but as a meditation on the love and justice of God. His thought helped shape the Church’s understanding for generations, guiding both theologians and ordinary believers toward a deeper appreciation of divine truth.
Devotion to Saint Anselm is especially strong among scholars, students, and those engaged in teaching. He is invoked as a patron of theologians and philosophers, and as a guide for those seeking to unite faith with reason. His feast day on April 21 is marked in many places with prayers for wisdom and fidelity.
In monastic communities, he is remembered as a model of contemplative study, one who shows that learning can become a path to holiness when it is rooted in humility and love of God.
Saint Anselm, faithful teacher and servant of Christ, pray for us.
- - - - - -
Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >>
- - - - - -
Explore more:
- Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!
- Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodes
- Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and Sermons
- FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news
- Visit the US District website:https://sspx.org/
What is the SSPX Podcast?
The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.
What is the SSPX?
The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.
Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.
Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.
https://sspx.org
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