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It's the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Feast of the Sacred Heart", today's news from the Church: "The Mass of All Time: When an Archduke Agrees with Archbishop Lefebvre", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "The Future of the SSPX—and the Future of Tradition", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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• "Feast of the Sacred Heart" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
• angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day
• "The Mass of All Time: When an Archduke Agrees with Archbishop Lefebvre" (FSSPX.news)
• https://fsspx.news/en/news/mass-all-time-when-archduke-agrees-archbishop-lefebvre-59575
• The SSPX Podcast: "The Future of the SSPX—and the Future of Tradition" (SSPX Podcast)
• View on YouTube
• Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com (https://sspxpodcast.com)
• 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
Saint Eskil of Strängnäs was a missionary bishop and martyr who helped bring the Christian faith to Sweden during its early centuries of evangelization. He lived during the eleventh century, a time when Christianity was gradually spreading throughout Scandinavia, often encountering resistance from those who remained attached to the old pagan religions. Like many missionary saints of northern Europe, Eskil left the security of his homeland to preach Christ in lands where the Gospel had not yet fully taken root.
Tradition holds that Eskil came from England, which had become a great source of missionaries to Scandinavia after its own conversion. He was sent to the Swedish province of Södermanland and eventually established himself in the region around Strängnäs. There he preached, baptized converts, built churches, and worked to strengthen the young Christian communities.
The Church remembers Eskil especially for his courage in confronting paganism. According to ancient tradition, a great pagan sacrifice was being held at Uppsala, one of the principal centers of the old Norse religion. Grieved by the persistence of idolatry, Eskil prayed that God would reveal the truth of the Christian faith. Some accounts tell of a miraculous storm that disrupted the pagan rites, leading many to question the power of the old gods.
Such actions, however, made him enemies. Tradition states that Eskil was seized by opponents of Christianity and driven away from the gathering. As he continued preaching, he was attacked and killed, becoming one of the early martyrs of Sweden. Though the exact historical details are difficult to verify after so many centuries, his witness was remembered by generations of Swedish Christians who saw in him a courageous defender of the faith.
The Church honors Saint Eskil as one of the pioneers of Christianity in Scandinavia. His life reminds us that the conversion of nations often came through the sacrifices of missionaries willing to leave everything behind to preach the Gospel.
Devotion to Saint Eskil became especially strong in the city of Strängnäs, where he is honored as a patron and founding saint. During the Middle Ages, churches and shrines dedicated to him attracted pilgrims from throughout Sweden.
His feast day on June 12 has traditionally been observed with prayers for missionaries, converts, and the strengthening of the faith in lands where Christianity faces challenges.
Saint Eskil of Strängnäs, courageous missionary and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
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It's the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Feast of the Sacred Heart", today's news from the Church: "The Mass of All Time: When an Archduke Agrees with Archbishop Lefebvre", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "The Future of the SSPX—and the Future of Tradition", 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:
• "Feast of the Sacred Heart" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
• angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day
• "The Mass of All Time: When an Archduke Agrees with Archbishop Lefebvre" (FSSPX.news)
• https://fsspx.news/en/news/mass-all-time-when-archduke-agrees-archbishop-lefebvre-59575
• The SSPX Podcast: "The Future of the SSPX—and the Future of Tradition" (SSPX Podcast)
• View on YouTube
• Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com (https://sspxpodcast.com)
• 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
Saint Eskil of Strängnäs was a missionary bishop and martyr who helped bring the Christian faith to Sweden during its early centuries of evangelization. He lived during the eleventh century, a time when Christianity was gradually spreading throughout Scandinavia, often encountering resistance from those who remained attached to the old pagan religions. Like many missionary saints of northern Europe, Eskil left the security of his homeland to preach Christ in lands where the Gospel had not yet fully taken root.
Tradition holds that Eskil came from England, which had become a great source of missionaries to Scandinavia after its own conversion. He was sent to the Swedish province of Södermanland and eventually established himself in the region around Strängnäs. There he preached, baptized converts, built churches, and worked to strengthen the young Christian communities.
The Church remembers Eskil especially for his courage in confronting paganism. According to ancient tradition, a great pagan sacrifice was being held at Uppsala, one of the principal centers of the old Norse religion. Grieved by the persistence of idolatry, Eskil prayed that God would reveal the truth of the Christian faith. Some accounts tell of a miraculous storm that disrupted the pagan rites, leading many to question the power of the old gods.
Such actions, however, made him enemies. Tradition states that Eskil was seized by opponents of Christianity and driven away from the gathering. As he continued preaching, he was attacked and killed, becoming one of the early martyrs of Sweden. Though the exact historical details are difficult to verify after so many centuries, his witness was remembered by generations of Swedish Christians who saw in him a courageous defender of the faith.
The Church honors Saint Eskil as one of the pioneers of Christianity in Scandinavia. His life reminds us that the conversion of nations often came through the sacrifices of missionaries willing to leave everything behind to preach the Gospel.
Devotion to Saint Eskil became especially strong in the city of Strängnäs, where he is honored as a patron and founding saint. During the Middle Ages, churches and shrines dedicated to him attracted pilgrims from throughout Sweden.
His feast day on June 12 has traditionally been observed with prayers for missionaries, converts, and the strengthening of the faith in lands where Christianity faces challenges.
Saint Eskil of Strängnäs, courageous missionary and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation ＞＞ (https://sspx.gifts/collections/frontpage/products/sspx-podcast)
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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:sspx.org
What is the SSPX Podcast?
The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press (angeluspress.org/pages/our-apostolate) , which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those...
