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It's the Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Jesus, Our Drink", today's news from the Church: "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film", a preview of the Sermon: "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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Sources Used Today:
• "Jesus, Our Drink" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
• angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption
• "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film" (FSSPX.news)
• https://fsspx.news/en/news/zaitzkofen-five-new-priests-church-59891
• "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4" (SSPX Sermons)
• SSPX YouTube: Audiobook Playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfhDfsRlhQTs)
• Listen & Subscribe: Audiobook Playlist on SSPX Podcast (sspxpodcast.com/archbishop-lefebvre-audiobook/)
• The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
• angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook!
• Learn more:youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o
• Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook
Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who changed the history of an entire region of the world, not with armies or politics, but with language.
They were born in the ninth century in the city of Thessalonica, in present-day Greece. Their city was home to both Greek and Slavic peoples, so from childhood the brothers became familiar with different languages and cultures. That unexpected upbringing would later become one of God's greatest gifts to the Church.
The older brother, Methodius, first pursued a career in public service before eventually becoming a monk. Cyril, whose original name was Constantine, was one of the finest scholars of his generation. He studied philosophy, theology, and languages in Constantinople and became known simply as "the Philosopher."
Then came the mission that would define both of their lives.
In 863, the ruler of Great Moravia asked for missionaries who could teach Christianity in the language of his people. Until then, much of the liturgy and religious instruction was conducted in Greek or Latin.
The brothers did something revolutionary.
Instead of expecting the people to learn a new language, they learned theirs.
Even more remarkably, Cyril created an entirely new alphabet so the Slavic language could be written down. That alphabet, known today as Glagolitic, became the foundation from which the later Cyrillic alphabet would develop. For the first time, large portions of Scripture and the liturgy could be read and prayed in the language ordinary people actually spoke.
It's difficult to overstate how important that was.
Imagine hearing the Gospel proclaimed in your own language for the very first time.
Not everyone approved.
Some churchmen argued that worship should take place only in Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. Cyril and Methodius disagreed. They believed that every people should be able to praise God in the language of their own hearts. Eventually they traveled to Rome, where the pope approved their translations and personally blessed the Slavonic liturgical books.
Cyril died in Rome in 869, but Methodius returned to continue the mission. Despite imprisonment, political opposition, and constant setbacks, he spent the rest of his life preaching, translating Scripture, and forming clergy until his death in 885.
Their work shaped the future of Eastern Europe. Today, countless Christians in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Ukraine, and beyond can trace part of their Christian heritage to these two missionary brothers.
They are also remembered as co-patrons of Europe, alongside Benedict of Nursia, a reminder that the Church breathes with both her Eastern and Western traditions.
Saints Cyril and Methodius, Apostles to the Slavs and builders of Christian unity, pray for us.
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It's the Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Jesus, Our Drink", today's news from the Church: "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film", a preview of the Sermon: "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4", 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:
• "Jesus, Our Drink" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
• angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption
• "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film" (FSSPX.news)
• https://fsspx.news/en/news/zaitzkofen-five-new-priests-church-59891
• "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4" (SSPX Sermons)
• SSPX YouTube: Audiobook Playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfhDfsRlhQTs)
• Listen & Subscribe: Audiobook Playlist on SSPX Podcast (sspxpodcast.com/archbishop-lefebvre-audiobook/)
• The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
• angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook!
• Learn more:youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2o
• Donate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook
Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who changed the history of an entire region of the world, not with armies or politics, but with language.
They were born in the ninth century in the city of Thessalonica, in present-day Greece. Their city was home to both Greek and Slavic peoples, so from childhood the brothers became familiar with different languages and cultures. That unexpected upbringing would later become one of God's greatest gifts to the Church.
The older brother, Methodius, first pursued a career in public service before eventually becoming a monk. Cyril, whose original name was Constantine, was one of the finest scholars of his generation. He studied philosophy, theology, and languages in Constantinople and became known simply as "the Philosopher."
Then came the mission that would define both of their lives.
In 863, the ruler of Great Moravia asked for missionaries who could teach Christianity in the language of his people. Until then, much of the liturgy and religious instruction was conducted in Greek or Latin.
The brothers did something revolutionary.
Instead of expecting the people to learn a new language, they learned theirs.
Even more remarkably, Cyril created an entirely new alphabet so the Slavic language could be written down. That alphabet, known today as Glagolitic, became the foundation from which the later Cyrillic alphabet would develop. For the first time, large portions of Scripture and the liturgy could be read and prayed in the language ordinary people actually spoke.
It's difficult to overstate how important that was.
Imagine hearing the Gospel proclaimed in your own language for the very first time.
Not everyone approved.
Some churchmen argued that worship should take place only in Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. Cyril and Methodius disagreed. They believed that every people should be able to praise God in the language of their own hearts. Eventually they traveled to Rome, where the pope approved their translations and personally blessed the Slavonic liturgical books.
Cyril died in Rome in 869, but Methodius returned to continue the mission. Despite imprisonment, political opposition, and constant setbacks, he spent the rest of his life preaching, translating Scripture, and forming clergy until his death in 885.
Their work shaped the future of Eastern Europe. Today, countless Christians in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Ukraine, and beyond can trace part of their Christian heritage to these two missionary brothers.
They are also remembered as co-patrons of Europe, alongside Benedict of Nursia, a reminder that the Church breathes with both her Eastern and Western traditions.
Saints Cyril and Methodius, Apostles to the Slavs and builders of Christian unity, pray for us.
Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation ＞＞ (https://sspx.gifts/collections/frontpage/products/sspx-podcast)
- - - - - -
Explore more:
• Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional (us13.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=c98bae64255bbd7d863e838ec&id=7e99fe6b53) - it's a perfect companion!
• Subscribe to this Podcast (https://sspx-podcast.captivate.fm/listen) to receive this and all our audio episodes
• Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/SSPXNewsEnglish?sub_confirmation=1) for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons
• FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news (https://fsspx.news/en)
• Visit the US District website...
