Tag Archives: Leo the Great

WDTPRS: Annunciation – Lady Day

Posted on 8 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is the Feast of the Incarnation.  It was postponed a bit this year, because the actual date 25 March fell during Holy Week. Thus, we observe it on the first day available after the Easter Octave.
Today, in any event, … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 46 Holy Saturday

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Holy Saturday.  Tonight the Triduum ends.
This podcast is longer, so that we can look at a few more dimensions of this special day.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, thoughts from St. Ambrose, St. Leo, Benedict XVI, … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 33 5th Sunday of Lent – “1st Passion Sunday”

Posted on 17 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, St. Peter’s in the Vatican, something by Leo the Great, and a thought from Benedict XVI.

From Leo:
O marvelous power of the Cross! O ineffable glory of … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 32 Saturday 4th Week of Lent – Who can explain the mystery of such a magnificent gift?

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent.
We hear today about the ancient Roman Station, something by Leo the Great, and a thought from Benedict XVI.

From Leo:
It is here that the immaculate blood of the Lamb erased our condemnation … Continue reading →

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LENTCAzT 09: Thursday 1st Week of Lent – “fasting is the soul of prayer”

Posted on 21 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent.
 
Today we hear from Pope Leo the Great (+461) his successor Pope Benedict XVI. How can we not focus on him during these last days of his pontificate? A taste…
If you do … Continue reading →

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ADVENTCAzT 17: Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Posted on 18 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am continuing with my 5 minute daily podcasts to help your preparation for the upcoming feast.
And so, here is ADVENTCAzT 17, for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent.

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10 Nov: Leo the Great

Posted on 10 November 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the newer Roman calendar this is the feast of Pope Saint Leo I, “the Great” (+461).  In the older, traditional calendar, his feast is 11 April.
You could perhaps pray to St. Leo that he will intercede with God to … Continue reading →

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11 April: St. Leo I, “the Great”, in the traditional Roman calendar

Posted on 11 April 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the traditional calendar of our Holy Roman Catholic Church we find that today is the feast of St. Pope Leo I, "the Great" (+461), a great statesman and spiritual guide, a strong father to his flock, and defender of … Continue reading →

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