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Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Second Week of Advent Lectionary: 183The Saint of the day is Saint Damasus ISaint Damasus I's Story To his secretary Saint Jerome, Damasus was “an incomparable person, learned in the Scriptures, a virgin doctor of the virgin Church, who loved chastity and heard its praises with pleasure.” Damasus seldom heard such unrestrained praise. Internal political struggles, doctrinal heresies, uneasy relations with his fellow bishops and those of the Eastern Church marred the peace of his pontificate. The son of a Roman priest, possibly of Spanish extraction, Damasus started as a deacon in his father's church, and served as a priest in what later became the basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome. He served Pope Liberius (352-366) and followed him into exile. When Liberius died, Damasus was elected bishop of Rome; but a minority elected and consecrated another deacon, Ursinus, as pope. The controversy between Damasus and the antipope resulted in violent battles in two basilicas, scandalizing the bishops of Italy. At the synod that Damasus called on the occasion of his birthday, he asked them to approve his actions. The bishops' reply was curt: “We assembled for a birthday, not to condemn a man unheard.” Supporters of the antipope even managed to get Damasus accused of a grave crime—probably sexual—as late as A.D. 378. He had to clear himself before both a civil court and a Church synod. As pope, his lifestyle was simple in contrast to other ecclesiastics of Rome, and he was fierce in his denunciation of Arianism and other heresies. A misunderstanding of the Trinitarian terminology used by Rome threatened amicable relations with the Eastern Church, and Damasus was only moderately successful in dealing with that challenge. During his pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state, and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the pope's reforms. His encouragement of Saint Jerome's biblical studies led to the Vulgate, the Latin translation of Scripture which 12 centuries later the Council of Trent declared to be “authentic in public readings, disputations, preaching.” Reflection The history of the papacy and the Church is inextricably mixed with the personal biography of Damasus. In a troubled and pivotal period of Church history, he stands forth as a zealous defender of the faith who knew when to be progressive and when to entrench. Damasus makes us aware of two qualities of good leadership: alertness to the promptings of the Spirit, and service. His struggles are a reminder that Jesus never promised his Rock protection from hurricane winds nor his followers immunity from difficulties. His only guarantee is final victory. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent Optional Memorial of Pope St. Damasus I, 304-384; son of a Roman priest, under whom he served as a deacon; served Pope Liberius, whom he succeeded as pope; however, a minority elected an antipope; supporters of the antipope even accused Damasus of a grave crime; he had to go before a civil court and a church synod to clear himself; as pope, he fiercely denounced Arianism and other heresies Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/11/24 Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 407The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major BasilicaThe Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!” Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we commemorate the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome's four most illustrious churches and Christendom's first Marian shrine for pilgrims. There are four great Roman basilicas, the mother churches, in Christendom: St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred on the night of August 5, 358. The Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John, his wife, and Pope Liberius. She asked that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on August 5. The basilica, also known as Our Lady of Snows, was completed about a century later by Pope Sixtus III after the Council of Ephesus in 431, during which Mary was declared to be the Mother of God, the Theotokos Marian doctrine. Every year, during Mass, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the basilica ceiling to commemorate the August snowfall in 358. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica; raised at the order of Pope Liberius, rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III in 431; the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/5/24 Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 405The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of VercelliSaint Eusebius of Vercelli’s Story Someone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ's divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Eusebius is another of the defenders of the Church during one of its most trying periods. Born on the isle of Sardinia, he became a member of the Roman clergy, and is the first recorded bishop of Vercelli in Piedmont in northwest Italy. Eusebius was also the first to link the monastic life with that of the clergy, establishing a community of his diocesan clergy on the principle that the best way to sanctify his people was to have them see a clergy formed in solid virtue and living in community. He was sent by Pope Liberius to persuade the emperor to call a council to settle Catholic-Arian troubles. When it was called at Milan, Eusebius went reluctantly, sensing that the Arian block would have its way, although the Catholics were more numerous. He refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; instead, he laid the Nicene Creed on the table and insisted that all sign it before taking up any other matter. The emperor put pressure on him, but Eusebius insisted on Athanasius' innocence and reminded the emperor that secular force should not be used to influence Church decisions. At first the emperor threatened to kill him, but later sent him into exile in Palestine. There the Arians dragged him through the streets and shut him up in a little room, releasing him only after his four-day hunger strike. They resumed their harassment shortly after. His exile continued in Asia Minor and Egypt, until the new emperor permitted him to be welcomed back to his see in Vercelli. Eusebius attended the Council of Alexandria with Athanasius and approved the leniency shown to bishops who had wavered. He also worked with Saint Hilary of Poitiers against the Arians. Eusebius died peacefully in his own diocese at what was then considered an advanced age. Reflection Catholics in the U.S. have sometimes felt penalized by an unwarranted interpretation of the principle of separation of Church and state, especially in the matter of Catholic schools. Be that as it may, the Church is happily free today from the tremendous pressure put on it after it became an “established” Church under Constantine. We are happily rid of such things as a pope asking an emperor to call a Church council, Pope John I being sent by the emperor to negotiate in the East, or the pressure of kings on papal elections. The Church cannot be a prophet if it's in someone's pocket. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Second Week of Advent Lectionary: 181The Saint of the day is Saint Damasus ISaint Damasus I's Story To his secretary Saint Jerome, Damasus was “an incomparable person, learned in the Scriptures, a virgin doctor of the virgin Church, who loved chastity and heard its praises with pleasure.” Damasus seldom heard such unrestrained praise. Internal political struggles, doctrinal heresies, uneasy relations with his fellow bishops and those of the Eastern Church marred the peace of his pontificate. The son of a Roman priest, possibly of Spanish extraction, Damasus started as a deacon in his father's church, and served as a priest in what later became the basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome. He served Pope Liberius (352-366) and followed him into exile. When Liberius died, Damasus was elected bishop of Rome; but a minority elected and consecrated another deacon, Ursinus, as pope. The controversy between Damasus and the antipope resulted in violent battles in two basilicas, scandalizing the bishops of Italy. At the synod that Damasus called on the occasion of his birthday, he asked them to approve his actions. The bishops' reply was curt: “We assembled for a birthday, not to condemn a man unheard.” Supporters of the antipope even managed to get Damasus accused of a grave crime—probably sexual—as late as A.D. 378. He had to clear himself before both a civil court and a Church synod. As pope, his lifestyle was simple in contrast to other ecclesiastics of Rome, and he was fierce in his denunciation of Arianism and other heresies. A misunderstanding of the Trinitarian terminology used by Rome threatened amicable relations with the Eastern Church, and Damasus was only moderately successful in dealing with that challenge. During his pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state, and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the pope's reforms. His encouragement of Saint Jerome's biblical studies led to the Vulgate, the Latin translation of Scripture which 12 centuries later the Council of Trent declared to be “authentic in public readings, disputations, preaching.” Reflection The history of the papacy and the Church is inextricably mixed with the personal biography of Damasus. In a troubled and pivotal period of Church history, he stands forth as a zealous defender of the faith who knew when to be progressive and when to entrench. Damasus makes us aware of two qualities of good leadership: alertness to the promptings of the Spirit, and service. His struggles are a reminder that Jesus never promised his Rock protection from hurricane winds nor his followers immunity from difficulties. His only guarantee is final victory. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 406The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major BasilicaThe Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!” Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary: We celebrate today the memorial day of Our Lady of Snow (la Virgen Blanca, in Spanish), a feast related to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the illustrious churches in Rome. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night of August 4-5 in the year 358 on the site where the basilica now stands. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius (352-366), asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night of August 4-5. The basilica was completed about a century later by Pope Sixtus III (432-440), after the Council of Ephesus in 431 during which Mary was declared to be the Mother of God. Congratulations to all the women named Blanca o Maria Blanca (white, in Spanish). Also today we join in our prayer Pope Francis and all the participants in WYD in Fatima. They all faithfully prayed the Joyful Mysteries. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Snow, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 5, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 403The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of VercelliSaint Eusebius of Vercelli’s Story Someone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ's divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Eusebius is another of the defenders of the Church during one of its most trying periods. Born on the isle of Sardinia, he became a member of the Roman clergy, and is the first recorded bishop of Vercelli in Piedmont in northwest Italy. Eusebius was also the first to link the monastic life with that of the clergy, establishing a community of his diocesan clergy on the principle that the best way to sanctify his people was to have them see a clergy formed in solid virtue and living in community. He was sent by Pope Liberius to persuade the emperor to call a council to settle Catholic-Arian troubles. When it was called at Milan, Eusebius went reluctantly, sensing that the Arian block would have its way, although the Catholics were more numerous. He refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; instead, he laid the Nicene Creed on the table and insisted that all sign it before taking up any other matter. The emperor put pressure on him, but Eusebius insisted on Athanasius' innocence and reminded the emperor that secular force should not be used to influence Church decisions. At first the emperor threatened to kill him, but later sent him into exile in Palestine. There the Arians dragged him through the streets and shut him up in a little room, releasing him only after his four-day hunger strike. They resumed their harassment shortly after. His exile continued in Asia Minor and Egypt, until the new emperor permitted him to be welcomed back to his see in Vercelli. Eusebius attended the Council of Alexandria with Athanasius and approved the leniency shown to bishops who had wavered. He also worked with Saint Hilary of Poitiers against the Arians. Eusebius died peacefully in his own diocese at what was then considered an advanced age. Reflection Catholics in the U.S. have sometimes felt penalized by an unwarranted interpretation of the principle of separation of Church and state, especially in the matter of Catholic schools. Be that as it may, the Church is happily free today from the tremendous pressure put on it after it became an “established” Church under Constantine. We are happily rid of such things as a pope asking an emperor to call a Church council, Pope John I being sent by the emperor to negotiate in the East, or the pressure of kings on papal elections. The Church cannot be a prophet if it's in someone's pocket. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsThird Sunday of Advent Lectionary: 7The Saint of the day is Saint Damasus ISaint Damasus I's Story To his secretary Saint Jerome, Damasus was “an incomparable person, learned in the Scriptures, a virgin doctor of the virgin Church, who loved chastity and heard its praises with pleasure.” Damasus seldom heard such unrestrained praise. Internal political struggles, doctrinal heresies, uneasy relations with his fellow bishops and those of the Eastern Church marred the peace of his pontificate. The son of a Roman priest, possibly of Spanish extraction, Damasus started as a deacon in his father's church, and served as a priest in what later became the basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome. He served Pope Liberius (352-366) and followed him into exile. When Liberius died, Damasus was elected bishop of Rome; but a minority elected and consecrated another deacon, Ursinus, as pope. The controversy between Damasus and the antipope resulted in violent battles in two basilicas, scandalizing the bishops of Italy. At the synod that Damasus called on the occasion of his birthday, he asked them to approve his actions. The bishops' reply was curt: “We assembled for a birthday, not to condemn a man unheard.” Supporters of the antipope even managed to get Damasus accused of a grave crime—probably sexual—as late as A.D. 378. He had to clear himself before both a civil court and a Church synod. As pope, his lifestyle was simple in contrast to other ecclesiastics of Rome, and he was fierce in his denunciation of Arianism and other heresies. A misunderstanding of the Trinitarian terminology used by Rome threatened amicable relations with the Eastern Church, and Damasus was only moderately successful in dealing with that challenge. During his pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state, and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the pope's reforms. His encouragement of Saint Jerome's biblical studies led to the Vulgate, the Latin translation of Scripture which 12 centuries later the Council of Trent declared to be “authentic in public readings, disputations, preaching.” Reflection The history of the papacy and the Church is inextricably mixed with the personal biography of Damasus. In a troubled and pivotal period of Church history, he stands forth as a zealous defender of the faith who knew when to be progressive and when to entrench. Damasus makes us aware of two qualities of good leadership: alertness to the promptings of the Spirit, and service. His struggles are a reminder that Jesus never promised his Rock protection from hurricane winds nor his followers immunity from difficulties. His only guarantee is final victory. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 411All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilicaof the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!" Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary: Today, August 5th, is Our Lady of Snows, a celebration related with the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the illustrious churches of Rome. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night of August 4 to 5 in the year 358 on the site where the Basilica of St. Mary Major now stands. According to the tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius. The Mother of God asked that a church be built where the snow would fall. On this feast day of Our Lady of Snows, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, also La Virgen Blanca, in Spanish, we congratulate to all Blancas, including my wife María Blanca. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • August 5, 2021, Today's Holy Rosary on YouTube — Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 408All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of VercelliSomeone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ's divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Eusebius is another of the defenders of the Church during one of its most trying periods. Born on the isle of Sardinia, he became a member of the Roman clergy, and is the first recorded bishop of Vercelli in Piedmont in northwest Italy. Eusebius was also the first to link the monastic life with that of the clergy, establishing a community of his diocesan clergy on the principle that the best way to sanctify his people was to have them see a clergy formed in solid virtue and living in community. He was sent by Pope Liberius to persuade the emperor to call a council to settle Catholic-Arian troubles. When it was called at Milan, Eusebius went reluctantly, sensing that the Arian block would have its way, although the Catholics were more numerous. He refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; instead, he laid the Nicene Creed on the table and insisted that all sign it before taking up any other matter. The emperor put pressure on him, but Eusebius insisted on Athanasius' innocence and reminded the emperor that secular force should not be used to influence Church decisions. At first the emperor threatened to kill him, but later sent him into exile in Palestine. There the Arians dragged him through the streets and shut him up in a little room, releasing him only after his four-day hunger strike. They resumed their harassment shortly after. His exile continued in Asia Minor and Egypt, until the new emperor permitted him to be welcomed back to his see in Vercelli. Eusebius attended the Council of Alexandria with Athanasius and approved the leniency shown to bishops who had wavered. He also worked with Saint Hilary of Poitiers against the Arians. Eusebius died peacefully in his own diocese at what was then considered an advanced age. Reflection Catholics in the U.S. have sometimes felt penalized by an unwarranted interpretation of the principle of separation of Church and state, especially in the matter of Catholic schools. Be that as it may, the Church is happily free today from the tremendous pressure put on it after it became an “established” Church under Constantine. We are happily rid of such things as a pope asking an emperor to call a Church council, Pope John I being sent by the emperor to negotiate in the East, or the pressure of kings on papal elections. The Church cannot be a prophet if it's in someone's pocket. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Second Week of Advent Lectionary: 186All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Damasus ITo his secretary Saint Jerome, Damasus was “an incomparable person, learned in the Scriptures, a virgin doctor of the virgin Church, who loved chastity and heard its praises with pleasure.” Damasus seldom heard such unrestrained praise. Internal political struggles, doctrinal heresies, uneasy relations with his fellow bishops and those of the Eastern Church marred the peace of his pontificate. The son of a Roman priest, possibly of Spanish extraction, Damasus started as a deacon in his father's church, and served as a priest in what later became the basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome. He served Pope Liberius (352-366) and followed him into exile. When Liberius died, Damasus was elected bishop of Rome; but a minority elected and consecrated another deacon, Ursinus, as pope. The controversy between Damasus and the antipope resulted in violent battles in two basilicas, scandalizing the bishops of Italy. At the synod that Damasus called on the occasion of his birthday, he asked them to approve his actions. The bishops' reply was curt: “We assembled for a birthday, not to condemn a man unheard.” Supporters of the antipope even managed to get Damasus accused of a grave crime—probably sexual—as late as A.D. 378. He had to clear himself before both a civil court and a Church synod. As pope, his lifestyle was simple in contrast to other ecclesiastics of Rome, and he was fierce in his denunciation of Arianism and other heresies. A misunderstanding of the Trinitarian terminology used by Rome threatened amicable relations with the Eastern Church, and Damasus was only moderately successful in dealing with that challenge. During his pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state, and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the pope's reforms. His encouragement of Saint Jerome's biblical studies led to the Vulgate, the Latin translation of Scripture which 12 centuries later the Council of Trent declared to be “authentic in public readings, disputations, preaching.” Reflection The history of the papacy and the Church is inextricably mixed with the personal biography of Damasus. In a troubled and pivotal period of Church history, he stands forth as a zealous defender of the faith who knew when to be progressive and when to entrench. Damasus makes us aware of two qualities of good leadership: alertness to the promptings of the Spirit, and service. His struggles are a reminder that Jesus never promised his Rock protection from hurricane winds nor his followers immunity from difficulties. His only guarantee is final victory. Saint of the DayCopyright Franciscan Media

[Comment: Purity of Mary] Friends of the Rosary: Today, according to the Old Calendar, is the Memorial Day of Our Lady of the Snow, also known as St Mary Major, as a dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night of August 4 in the year 358 on the site where the basilica now stands. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John, and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius, asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night of August 4 to 5. The advocacy of Our Lady of Snow is very extended. It is associated with purity and virginity reflected in the white color of the Virgin Mary. In Spain, it's the feast day of la Virgen Blanca or Santa Maria la Blanca. To pray today's Rosary I came to my parish in Madrid. Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, Our Lady of Snow, in Madrid, Spain. In this parish today is a solemn day. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! + Mikel A. | TheRosaryNetwork.org, New York _ Watch this Podcast in Video and/or attend the community-driven daily prayer every day at 7:30 pm ET on YouTube.com/TheRosaryNetwork

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 410All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilicaof the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!" Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 407All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of VercelliSomeone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ's divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Eusebius is another of the defenders of the Church during one of its most trying periods. Born on the isle of Sardinia, he became a member of the Roman clergy, and is the first recorded bishop of Vercelli in Piedmont in northwest Italy. Eusebius was also the first to link the monastic life with that of the clergy, establishing a community of his diocesan clergy on the principle that the best way to sanctify his people was to have them see a clergy formed in solid virtue and living in community. He was sent by Pope Liberius to persuade the emperor to call a council to settle Catholic-Arian troubles. When it was called at Milan, Eusebius went reluctantly, sensing that the Arian block would have its way, although the Catholics were more numerous. He refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; instead, he laid the Nicene Creed on the table and insisted that all sign it before taking up any other matter. The emperor put pressure on him, but Eusebius insisted on Athanasius' innocence and reminded the emperor that secular force should not be used to influence Church decisions. At first the emperor threatened to kill him, but later sent him into exile in Palestine. There the Arians dragged him through the streets and shut him up in a little room, releasing him only after his four-day hunger strike. They resumed their harassment shortly after. His exile continued in Asia Minor and Egypt, until the new emperor permitted him to be welcomed back to his see in Vercelli. Eusebius attended the Council of Alexandria with Athanasius and approved the leniency shown to bishops who had wavered. He also worked with Saint Hilary of Poitiers against the Arians. Eusebius died peacefully in his own diocese at what was then considered an advanced age. Reflection Catholics in the U.S. have sometimes felt penalized by an unwarranted interpretation of the principle of separation of Church and state, especially in the matter of Catholic schools. Be that as it may, the Church is happily free today from the tremendous pressure put on it after it became an “established” Church under Constantine. We are happily rid of such things as a pope asking an emperor to call a Church council, Pope John I being sent by the emperor to negotiate in the East, or the pressure of kings on papal elections. The Church cannot be a prophet if it's in someone's pocket. Saint of the Day Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 457All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is St. JeromeSaint Jerome, the priest, monk and Doctor of the Church renowned for his extraordinary depth of learning and translations of the Bible into Latin in the Vulgate, is celebrated by the Church with his memorial today, September 30. Besides his contributions as a Church Father and patronage of subsequent Catholic scholarship, Jerome is also regarded as a patron of people with difficult personalitiesowing to the sometimes extreme approach which he took in articulating his scholarly opinions and the teaching of the Church. He is also notable for his devotion to the ascetic life, and for his insistence on the importance of Hebrew scholarship for Christians. Born around 340 as Eusebius Hieronymous Sophronius in present-day Croatia, Jerome received Christian instruction from his father, who sent him to Rome for instruction in rhetoric and classical literature. His youth was thus dominated by a struggle between worldly pursuits --which brought him into many types of temptation-- and the inclination to a life of faith, a feeling evoked by regular trips to the Roman catacombs with his friends in the city. Baptized in 360 by Pope Liberius, Jerome traveled widely among the monastic and intellectual centers of the newly Christian empire. Upon returning to the city of his birth, following the end of a local crisis caused by the Arian heresy, he studied theology in the famous schools of Trier and worked closely with two other future saints, Chromatius and Heliodorus, who were outstanding teachers of orthodox theology. Seeking a life more akin to the first generation of desert fathers, Jerome left the Adriatic and traveled east to Syria, visiting several Greek cities of civil and ecclesiastical importance on the way to his real destination: a wild and stony desert ... to which, through fear or hell, I had voluntarily condemned myself, with no other company but scorpions and wild beasts. Jerome's letters vividly chronicle the temptations and trials he endured during several years as a desert hermit. Nevertheless, after his ordination by the bishop of Antioch, followed by periods of study in Constantinople and service at Rome to Pope Damasus I, Jerome opted permanently for a solitary and ascetic life in the city of Bethlehem from the mid-380s. Jerome remained engaged both as an arbitrator and disputant of controversies in the Church, and served as a spiritual father to a group of nuns who had become his disciples in Rome. Monks and pilgrims from a wide array of nations and cultures also found their way to his monastery, where he commented that as many different choirs chant the psalms as there are nations. Rejecting pagan literature as a distraction, Jerome undertook to learn Hebrew from a Christian monk who had converted from Judaism. Somewhat unusually for a fourth-century Christian priest, he also studied with Jewish rabbis, striving to maintain the connection between Hebrew language and culture, and the emerging world of Greek and Latin-speaking Christianity. He became a secretary of Pope Damasus, who commissioned the Vulgate from him. Prepared by these ventures, Jerome spent 15 years translating most of the Hebrew Bible into its authoritative Latin version. His harsh temperament and biting criticisms of his intellectual opponents made him many enemies in the Church and in Rome and he was forced to leave the city.Jerome went to Bethlehem, established a monastery, and lived the rest of his years in study, prayer, and ascetcism.St. Jerome once said, "I interpret as I should, following the command of Christ: 'Search the Scriptures,' and 'Seek and you shall find.' For if, as Paul says, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God, and if the man who does not know Scripture does not know the power and wisdom of God, then ignorance of Scriptures is ignorance of Christ."After living through both Barbarian invasions of the Roman empire, and a resurgence of riots sparked by doctrinal disputes in the Church, Jerome died in his Bethlehem monastery in 420. Saint of the Day Copyright CNA, Catholic News Agency

The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary’s title as Mother of God

Our episode this week is an interview we did with John DeRosa of the Classical Theism podcast, a show that's all about defending Catholic Christian ideas in Conversation with all sorts of excellent guests like Trent Horn, Dr. Ed Feser, Jimmy Akin, Gomer from Catching Foxes and – somehow – yours truly. We chat about the stories of Pope Honorius I and Pope Liberius, along with lots of other great stuff. Check out his show at classicaltheism.com SPECIAL THANKS to our friends at Catholic Balm Co. for sponsoring this episode of The Popecast. Check out their beard balms, lotion bars, and ESPECIALLY their brand new Petra Solid Cologne at catholicbalm.co (catholicbalm.co). Be sure to enter "POPE" at checkout to get 10% off your entire order! Become a patron of The Popecast at patreon.com/thepopecast

What do Catholics believe about the Papacy? Who was Pope Liberius and why doesn't his historical situation threaten the doctrine of papal infallibility? Who was Pope Honorius and why doesn't his historical situation disprove the doctrine of papal infallibility? Matthew Sewell joins us to tackle two objections to the papacy and explain these historical episodes. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support

Optional Memorial of Pope St. Damasus I, 304-384; served Pope Liberius, and succeeded him as bishop of Rome; denounced Arianism and other heresies; encouraged St. Jerome’s biblical studies Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/11/19 Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30 All show notes at Daybreak for December 11, 2019 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Today, August 5, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Snow. It commemorates a powerful intervention of the Mother of God in the world.  In 352 AD, there was a Roman aristocrat named Giovanni. He and his wife, having no children, made a vow to donate their possessions to the Virgin Mary. They prayed that she might make known to them how they were to dispose of their property in her honor. Mary appeared to Giovanni in a dream on August 4 and told him to build a church on the site where he would find snow the following morning. Bewildered, he went immediately in the morning to tell Pope Liberius of his dream. But that same night, Mary had also appeared to the pope and told him he would find snow on the Esquiline Hill, and there he was to outline the dimensions of a new church. On 5 August, at the height of the Roman summer, snow fell during the night on the summit of the Esquiline Hill. In obedience to a vision of the Virgin Mary that they had the same night, the Pope outlined the size of the Church and the couple built the basilica of St. Mary Major in honor of Mary on the very spot that was covered with snow.  Everything in the Old Testament was a preparation for something in the New Testament. The manna or bread from heaven that fed the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land is fulfilled by the Eucharist, the True Bread from heaven. Mary is the fulfillment of Noah's Ark. Mary is the New and Eternal Ark where we are to find refuge from the flood of evil that is swamping the world today. From October 13, 1983 to February 11, 1990, Jesus and Mary appeared in San Nicolas, Argentina. This apparition has become fully approved by the Church. On December 30, 1989, Jesus said to the visionary: “Formerly, the world was saved by the ark of Noah. Today the Ark is My Mother. Through her, souls will be saved, because she will lead them to me. He who rejects My Mother rejects Me! Many are letting the grace of God pass by in these days.” The Flood is a good image because we all may experience or are experiencing a Flood that appears to be on the verge of swamping our lives. It come in the form of tackling a major investment or business venture; it may be the stress of your job; seemingly unresolvable difficulties with a child be it physical, mental, or emotional; maybe your own chronic illness; maybe an addiction that that has you on the brink of drowning. Or maybe it's just the onslaught of evil in the world and, well sadly, even within the Church that has you feeling like you're are sinking…It really doesn't matter what form the flood takes in your life, what matters is that just as God told Noah to build and get into the Ark, so now God has given us the  Ark, Mary our Mother, refuge of sinners and Our Most Merciful Mother. Go into the Ark by Consecrating yourself, your family, your profession and your country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Give yourself and all the things you cannot control to Mary and she will save you from drowning in the Flood.  St. Maximilian Kolbe is a particularly close friend of mine. What I love most about him is his indefatigable (isn't that a great word – it means untiring) confidence in Mary. Kolbe was convinced only one thing was necessary – belong entirely to Mary and she would help you to know and do the will of Jesus. Just as Mary worked out all the details for the bride and groom at Cana, Mary will work out all the details of our lives – if we go into the Ark, if we entrust everything to Mary.  In a letter of his from May 8, 1938, Kolbe writes: The concern is over, isn't it? But you were worried…I am not surprised my friend that sometimes in weakness your hands fall. My hands also fell. In such case the best thing to do is to commit the matter to the Immaculata, to greatly restrain oneself, and not to interfere with the Immaculata, for difficulties which we have turned over to her are no longer our concern. I see Mary everywhere. I see difficulties nowhere.

TRADCAST 024 (12 APR 2019) Contents Segment 1: Introductory comments; reading suggestions for new or potential converts; From the Jorge's Mouth: a critical review of some of Francis' recent utterances; modesty in dress and the beauty of femininity Segment 2: The pop traditionalism and drive-by theology of the recognize-and-resist traditionalists: the Ultramontanism objection / Steve Skojec / Michael Matt / Christopher Ferrara / Roberto de Mattei Total run time: 1 hr 24 mins Links to Items mentioned in the Show & Related Information Web Site: PapalEncyclicals.net Book: Anthony J. Mioni, ed., The Popes Against Modern Errors (Rockford, IL: TAN Books, 1999) Book: Fr. Felix Sarda y Salvany, Liberalism is a Sin (Rockford, IL: TAN Books, 1993). Also available online. Book: St. Charles Borromeo, ed., Catechism of the Council of Trent (Charlotte, NC: TAN Books, 2009). Also available online. Book: Fr. Francis Spirago, The Catechism Explained (Wentworth Press, 2016). Also available online. Book: Cardinal Peter Gasparri, The Catholic Catechism (Toronto: Longmans, Green and Co., 1932) Book: Bp. Louis LaRavoire-Morrow, My Catholic Faith (Kenosha, WI: My Mission House, 1958). Also available online. Book: Fr. Anthony Alexander, College Apologetics: Proof of the Truth of the Catholic Faith(Charlotte, NC: TAN Books, 2012) Book: Fr. Francisco Radecki and Fr. Dominic Radecki, Vatican II Exposed as Counterfeit Catholicism (Wayne, MI: St. Joseph's Media, 2019) Novus Ordo Watch, “Now What?” — Being a Real Catholic Today Novus Ordo Document: Francis, Address to Young People at Ecumenical Meeting (Sep. 25, 2018), Zenit Novus Ordo Watch, "Francis denounces Converting the Orthodox as 'Great Sin Against Ecumenism'" (Oct. 1, 2016) News Article: Bernadette Reis, "Pope sends greetings to the Jewish community of Rome", Vatican News (Sep. 18, 2018) Catholic magisterial pronouncements: Henry Denzinger’s Sources of Catholic Dogma (1954 ed.) Book: Fr. Thomas Slater, A Manual of Moral Theology, vol. 1, 5th ed. (Burns Oates and Washbourne Ltd., 1925). Also available online. Blog Post: "New Papal Utterance: 'Being Angry with Christ is a Kind of Prayer!'", Rorate Caeli, Apr. 9, 2019 Church Document: Pope Pius VI, Bull Auctorem Fidei (1794) News Article: Carol Glatz, "Pope Francis: The Devil targets those who succumb to despair and negativity", Catholic Herald(Apr. 9, 2019) Book: Rita Davidson, Immodesty, Satan's Virtue (Little Flowers Family Press, 2015) Modesty Resources: Little Flowers Family Press/ Pope Pius XI's Legislation regarding Modesty in Dress/ Cardinal Joseph Siri's Notification concerning Men's Dress worn by Women/ The Requirements for Modesty in Dress/ Some Magisterial Directives Novus Ordo Watch, "The Truth about Pope Liberius and the 'Excommunication' of St. Athanasius" (Apr. 12, 2016) Novus Ordo Watch, "The Case of Pope Honorius I" (July 12, 2016) Novus Ordo Watch, "In Brief: The Facts on Pope John XXII" (Oct. 4, 2017) Novus Ordo Watch, "The 'St. Paul resisted St. Peter to his Face' Objection" (June 14, 2018) Novus Ordo Watch, "The Ultramontanism Objection" (Jan. 18, 2018) Catholic Encyclopedia: Entry “Ultramontanism”(1912) Blog Post: Steve Skojec, "'That’s Not Who We Are Anymore': Pre- and Post-Conciliar Catholicism Are Not the Same Religion", One Peter Five, Oct. 2, 2018 Novus Ordo Watch, "The Catholic Teaching on the Papacy" Church Document: Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Immortale Dei (1885) Novus Ordo Watch, "The Pope and the Antichrist: The Great Apostasy Foretold by Cardinal Manning" (Apr. 23, 2015) YouTube Video: "RESISTING FRANCIS to his FACE: Standing with Viganò", The Remnant (uploaded Oct. 22, 2018) Article: Elizabeth Yore, "Anatomy of a Coverup: An Open Letter to Pope Francis", The Remnant (May 25, 2018) Novus Ordo Watch, "The Impossibility of Judging or Deposing a True Pope" (Mar. 15, 2016) Article: Jason Morgan, "SEDEVACANTISTS IN LIMBO: A Response to Mr. Novus O. Watch", The Remnant (Mar. 21, 2019) -- Proof that original version contained heresy: SCREENSHOT(annotated) Novus Ordo Watch, "Missing the Forest for the Trees: The Remnanton Schism and Sedevacantism" (Nov. 9, 2018) Special Lenten Fundraiser 2019: Make a qualifying donation to Novus Ordo Watch by April 20 and get a reward! Article: Christopher A. Ferrara, "Can the Church Defend Herself Against Bergoglio?", The Remnant (Sep. 17, 2018) Novus Ordo Watch, "No, a True Pope CANNOT be Deposed: Reply to Br. Alexis Bugnolo" (Sep. 10, 2018) Article: Robert Siscoe, "Dogmatic Fact: The One Doctrine that Proves Francis Is Pope", One Peter Five (Mar. 18, 2019) Article: "Bp." Athanasius Schneider, "On the Question of a Heretical Pope", Rorate Caeli (Mar. 20, 2019) Article: Fr. Anthony Cekada, "The Errors of Athanasius Schneider", Quidlibet (Apr. 6, 2019) Blog Post: Christopher A. Ferrara, "Bishop Schneider's History Lesson", Fatima Center (Mar. 21, 2019) Lecture: Roberto de Mattei, "Pope Francis Five Years Later: Continuity of Rupture in the Church",Life Site(Nov. 29, 2018) Book: José Antonio Ureta, Pope Francis' Paradigm Shift (Spring Grove, PA: American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property, 2018) Novus Ordo Document: Francis, Apostolic Letter Mitis Et Misericors Iesus (Aug. 15, 2015) Novus Ordo Document: Francis, Apostolic Letter Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus (Aug. 15, 2015) Church Document: Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Sapientiae Christianae (1890) Article: Cardinal John Franzelin, "The True Sense of the Vincentian Canon"(1875) Church Document: Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Casti Connubii (1930) Novus Ordo Watch, "The Francis Papacy Test" (Mar. 25, 2019) TRADCAST: Complete Episode List TRADCAST EXPRESS: Complete Episode List Support TRADCAST/NovusOrdoWatch by making a tax-deductible donation HERE Follow Novus Ordo Watch on Twitter Follow TRADCAST on Twitter Automatic Subscription Options for TRADCAST TRADCAST by Email (receive automatic notifications of each new episode by email) The TRADCAST RSS Feed (for use with any podcast service) TRADCAST on iTunes TRADCAST on Stitcher TRADCAST on Google Play TRADCAST on Soundcloud More Information at TRADCAST.org

In this week's episode, we covered the exile of Pope Liberius following his refusal to condemn Athanasius and sign a Semi-Arian creed. A version of how this meeting between the Pope and Emperor Constantius II might have gone has been preserved in Theodoret's Ecclesiastical Histories, Chapter 13. Ergo, its time for a dramatic reading! Thank you to David Shealy for providing several voices! Theodoret's Ecclesiastical Histories: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/27022.htm  

Pope Liberius would rather die than deny his faith or condemn Athanasius. He tells us so at least twice. But Emperor Constantius is ready to call his bluff, with circumstances we haven't seen since Christian toleration. In this episode, we outline the bribery, the threats, the councils, the antipopes, and the alleged scandal that followed! Are you prepared for some co-poping?

What happened to Liberius? Traitor or a hero?

What can we learn about heresy and papal controversy? Dr Taylor Marshall and Fr Dwight Longenecker discuss the Arian controversy, Pope Liberius, and heresy in the past to distill the current controversies surrounding Pope Benedict.

August 5 Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary’s title as Mother of God in 431. R

Hello! In the year 366 Pope Liberius died. This is episode 366 of a podcast that starts with me saying "Welcome to the Librocube!" Coincidence!? Yes. Absolutely. Episode #366 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Cloverfield, Four Lions, National Lampoon: Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, Soapdish and Daved & Confused. Television Talk = Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 3-8) Book Banter = #JustTweets Game Gabbin' = The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine (Part 2) Internet Intercourse = Comedy Bang Bang #428 with guest Rhys Darby & My 'Would You Rather' Scenario from #427 and LOTS of E3 Coverage from Gamespot and Victor Lucas.