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It's the Feast of Mon in Octave of Pentecost, 1st Class, with the color of Red. In this episode: the meditation: "The Gifts of the Holy Ghost", today's news from the Church: "The Report of Study Group No. 9: Evading Responsibility", a preview of the Sermon: "The Holy Ghost: Flame of Charity", 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:

• "The Gifts of the Holy Ghost" — Eastertide Day by Day
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day
  
  
• "The Report of Study Group No. 9: Evading Responsibility" (FSSPX.news)
  • https://fsspx.news/en/news/report-study-group-no-9-evading-responsibility-59130
  
  
• "The Holy Ghost: Flame of Charity" (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
  
  

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Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi was a Carmelite nun whose life was marked by intense love for God, deep mystical prayer, and a passionate desire for the renewal of the Church. She was born in 1566 in Florence, Italy, into a noble and wealthy family. Given the name Caterina at baptism, she received a strong Catholic upbringing and showed signs of unusual devotion even as a child. She loved prayer, practiced small acts of penance, and often spoke about her desire to belong completely to God.

As she grew older, Caterina felt drawn to religious life and entered the Carmelite convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Florence, taking the name Mary Magdalene. Soon after entering, she became gravely ill and was close to death. During this period, she experienced profound mystical graces and ecstasies that astonished her fellow sisters. Though these experiences became widely known, Mary Magdalene herself remained deeply humble and obedient, never seeking attention or recognition.

Her spirituality centered above all on love. She spoke often of God’s immense love for mankind and urged others to respond with complete generosity. She also carried a deep sorrow for sin and for the lukewarmness she perceived within parts of the Church. In her prayers and sufferings, she offered herself for the renewal of priests, religious, and the faithful.

Despite the extraordinary mystical experiences associated with her life, Mary Magdalene was also faithful in ordinary duties. She worked within the convent, served her sisters, and endured periods of spiritual dryness and physical suffering with patience. Her holiness was rooted not merely in