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It's the Feast of Mon of Passion Week, 3rd Class, with the color of Violet. In this episode: the meditation: "Christian Penance", today's news from the Church: ""I am always ready to serve the good Lord"", a preview of the Sermon: "Holy Communion: Faith, Fear, and Love", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org

Sources Used Today:

• "Christian Penance" — Toward Easter
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/toward-easter
  
  
• ""I am always ready to serve the good Lord"" (FSSPX.news)
  • https://fsspx.news/en/news/i-am-always-ready-serve-good-lord-57902
  
  
• "Holy Communion: Faith, Fear, and Love" (SSPX Sermons)
  • SSPX YouTube: Sermons Playlist
  • Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast
  
  
• The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
  
  

Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo stands as one of the great missionary bishops of the New World, a man who carried the Gospel across vast distances with tireless zeal. He was born in 1538 in Spain and trained not as a priest at first, but as a lawyer. Known for his integrity and wisdom, he served as a judge in the Inquisition. Yet God had prepared him for a very different mission. Though still a layman, he was unexpectedly appointed Archbishop of Lima in Peru, a territory stretching across immense and rugged lands. He was quickly ordained and sent to shepherd a flock he had never known.

Arriving in Peru, Turibius encountered a Church in need of reform and renewal. Many of the faithful, especially among the native peoples, had not been properly instructed in the faith. Rather than governing from a distance, he chose the harder path. He traveled constantly, often on foot, across mountains, jungles, and remote villages. It is said he covered thousands of miles, visiting even the most isolated communities to preach, confirm, and strengthen the faithful.

He made it a priority to learn local languages so that he could speak directly to the people entrusted to his care. He promoted catechesis, oversaw the translation of prayers and teachings, and worked to ensure that the sacraments were administered with dignity and care. He also defended the rights of indigenous peoples, insisting that they be treated justly and instructed fully in the Catholic faith.

Saint Turibius played a key role in establishing seminaries and forming clergy, understanding that the future of the Church depended on well-formed priests. Among those he confirmed were future saints, including Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres, showing how deeply his influence shaped the holiness of the region.

Despite the burdens of his office, Turibius lived simply, dedicating himself entirely to his mission. He died in 1606 while on one of his pastoral journeys, far from the comforts of the city, still at work for souls.

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