# Apr 20 – Feria / S Agnes of Montepulciano

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Published: 2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00
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It's the Feast of Feria / Agnes of Montepulciano , 4th Class , with the color of White . In this episode: the meditation: "The Generosity of the Good Shepherd", today's news from the Church: "Consecrations Without a Mandate: A Rupture of Communion?", a preview of the Sermon: "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven", 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: "The Generosity of the Good Shepherd" — Eastertide Day by Day https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day "Consecrations Without a Mandate: A Rupture of Communion?" (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/consecrations-without-mandate-rupture-communion-58566 "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven" (SSPX Sermons) SSPX YouTube: Sermons Playlist Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop Saint Agnes of Montepulciano was a Dominican nun whose life radiated purity, humility, and a deep union with God from an early age. She was born in 1268 in the town of Montepulciano, Italy, into a noble family. From childhood, Agnes showed an unusual seriousness in the spiritual life. She was drawn to prayer, silence, and sacrifice, and desired to consecrate herself entirely to God. At a very young age, she entered religious life, joining a community of women dedicated to prayer and penance. Her maturity and holiness were so evident that, while still quite young, she was entrusted with leadership. She was sent to establish a new convent at Proceno, where she became abbess. Despite her youth, she governed with wisdom and gentleness, guiding her sisters in a life of fidelity and charity. After some years, Agn…

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