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Apr 19 – Good Shepherd Sun / S Leo IX
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- Apr 19, 2026
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Summary
It's the Feast of Good Shepherd Sunday , 2nd Class , with the color of White . In this episode: the meditation: "The Good Shepherd", today's news from the Church: "France: The Church Is Investigating Adult Baptisms", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? [email protected] Sources Used Today: "The Good Shepherd" — Eastertide Day by Day https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day "France: The Church Is Investigating Adult Baptisms" (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/france-church-investigating-adult-baptisms-58506 The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop Saint Leo IX was a pope of reform, a shepherd who labored to restore discipline and holiness in the Church during a time of corruption and confusion. He was born in 1002 in Alsace, into a noble family, and given the name Bruno. From an early age, he was formed in both learning and piety, eventually becoming bishop of Toul. Known for his integrity and zeal, he was chosen to become pope in 1049, taking the name Leo IX. Rather than remaining in Rome, Leo traveled extensively throughout Europe, holding councils and addressing abuses wherever they were found. He worked especially to combat simony, the buying and selling of Church offices, and to enforce clerical celibacy. These reforms were not easy, but Leo pursued them with determination, seeking to purify the life of the Church and strengthen her spiritual foundation. He also surrounded himself with capable and holy collaborators, men who would later continue the work of reform. Among them was Pope Gregory VII, who would carry forward many of Leo’s efforts. Through councils, teaching, and personal…