About this episode
A meditation for the Feast of Saint John Capistran, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. John of Capistrano (1386–1456) was an Italian Franciscan friar, renowned preacher, and tireless reformer who worked to restore discipline within the Order of Friars Minor and to combat heresy throughout Europe. A former lawyer and civil magistrate, he entered religious life under the influence of Bernardino of Siena, becoming one of his most devoted disciples and carrying forward his mission of popular preaching. Capistran traveled widely, converting sinners, promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, and defending the Church during a time of turmoil. In his later years, he played a key role in rallying Christian forces against the Ottoman advance, notably inspiring troops at the siege of Siege of Belgrade, where victory was won shortly before his death. He is honored as a saint for his zeal, eloquence, and unwavering dedication to the faith, with his feast kept on March 28 in the traditional calendar.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 Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcastPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7WMost sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings av
