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It’s the Feast of Feria, St. James of La Marca of Ancona, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: “Preparation for the Particular Judgment”, today’s news from the Church: “Ukraine: Facing a Political Crisis, the Church Takes Center Stage”, a preview of this week’s episode of The Catholic Mass #33: “Understanding Advent: History, Devotions, and Preparation”, and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

Sources Used Today:

• “Preparation for the Particular Judgment” – Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell: Meditations on the Four Last Things by St. Alphonsus de Liguori
  • https://www.amazon.com/Death-Judgment-Heaven-Hell-Meditations/dp/1530479126
  
  
• “Ukraine: Facing a Political Crisis, the Church Takes Center Stage” (FSSPX.news)
  • https://fsspx.news/en/news/ukraine-facing-political-crisis-church-takes-center-stage-55650
  
  
• “Understanding Advent: History, Devotions, and Preparation” (SSPX Podcast)
  • View on YouTube:https://youtu.be/MRD1sI5Y1Y4 
  • Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com
  
  
• The Spiritual Life – Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
  
  

St. James of La Marca of Ancona was born in 1391 in Monteprandone, a small town in Italy’s Marche region. He grew up in a simple home, marked by faith and hard work. After studying law at the University of Perugia, he seemed destined for a comfortable life as a lawyer or judge. But as he neared graduation, his heart turned toward something higher. The witness of holy men like St. Bernardine of Siena drew him away from worldly ambition and toward a life of poverty and preaching.

James entered the Franciscan Order, taking the name that would become known across Italy and beyond. He quickly became one of the most dynamic preachers of his time, known for his fiery sermons that stirred sinners to repentance and encouraged devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. His voice echoed in marketplaces and churches, reminding people to turn from greed, superstition, and injustice. With simplicity and conviction, he called all to return to the mercy of God.

Throughout his long ministry, St. James traveled widely – through Italy, Germany, Bohemia, and even Hungary – preaching missions and reforming religious life wherever he went. He was often seen carrying a crucifix and a small wooden tablet insc