InPrincipio Podcast

About InPrincipio Podcast

Books, readings, and historical studies with a Catholic perspective

Publisher

InPrincipio

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

569 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   St. Francis Borgia (October 10) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year

   A meditation for the Feast of St. Francis Borgia, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.Saint Francis Borgia (1510–1572) was a Spanish nobleman who renounced the honors and privileges of worldly life to devote himself entirely to God and the salvation of souls. A great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI, he served as Duke of Gandía and held a prominent position at the court of Emperor Charles V. Deeply affected by the death of the Empress Isabella, whose funeral revealed to him the transitory nature of earthly beauty and greatness, Francis resolved to prepare himself for eternity rather than seek worldly glory. After the death of his wife, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1548, giving away his possessions and embracing a life of humility, prayer, and penance. Renowned for his holiness and zeal, he became the third Superior General of the Jesuits in 1565, strengthening the Society, promoting its missions, and helping to advance the work of the Counter-Reformation. Despite his noble birth and high office, he remained profoundly humble, regarding himself as a sinner in need of God's mercy and striving to lead others to holiness through his example. Saint Francis Borgia died in Rome on October 1, 1572, and is honored as a model of Christian detachment, humility, and fidelity to God's call.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Portrait of Saint Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía” by Francisco de Herrera the Elder (1576–1656)

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   St. Denis (Dionysius) — October 9 | From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year

   A meditation for the Feast of St. Denis, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Denis, also known as St. Dionysius the Areopagite, was a first-century Athenian who was converted by the preaching of St. Paul and traditionally became the first bishop of Athens. Renowned for his profound understanding of divine things, he was traditionally regarded as the author of the mystical writings on the divine names, the celestial hierarchy, and the soul’s ascent to God, which exercised a profound influence upon Christian theology and mysticism, especially upon St. Thomas Aquinas. Although modern scholars attribute these works to an unknown Christian writer of the fifth or sixth century (referred to as 'Pseudo-Dionysius'), the Fathers and medieval theologians, as well as traditional Catholic writers such as Dom Guéranger, accepted the venerable tradition that they were written by the Areopagite himself. According to the ancient tradition of the Church in France, St. Dionysius later came to Gaul as a missionary, became the first bishop of Paris, and suffered martyrdom with St. Rusticus and St. Eleutherius. He was buried at the site of the present Basilica of Saint-Denis, which became a great pilgrimage shrine and the burial place of the kings of France. Thus St. Denis has long been venerated as one of the chief patrons of France and as a great witness to the harmony between human wisdom and the revealed mysteries of God.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “St. Dionysius the Areopagite” by Clemente de Torres (1662–1730)

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   St. Bridget of Sweden (October 8) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year

   A meditation for the Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”, Volume V of the Time after Pentecost.St. Bridget of Sweden (c. 1303–1373), mystic, mother, and foundress of the Order of the Most Holy Savior, was one of the most remarkable women of medieval Christendom. Born into a noble Swedish family, she married Ulf Gudmarsson and became the mother of eight children, while cultivating a profound life of prayer and charity. After her husband's death, Bridget devoted herself entirely to God and received numerous visions and revelations concerning the Passion of Christ, the Church, and the conversion of sinners. She became an outspoken advocate for reform in the Church and repeatedly urged Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy from Avignon to Rome. She eventually settled in Rome, where she continued her apostolate and founded her religious order, centered at Vadstena in Sweden. She died in Rome in 1373, and her remains were later transferred to Vadstena. Canonized in 1391 by Pope Boniface IX, St. Bridget is honored as one of the patron saints of Sweden and as a great mystic and intercessor for the Church.Dom Prosper Guéranger's The Liturgical Year, a monumental fifteen-volume work, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, guiding readers through the spiritual and historical richness of the Church’s worship. Written in the 19th century, the series provides daily meditations, historical context, and liturgical texts for the Mass and Divine Office, covering the entire cycle of seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Passiontide, Easter, and the Time after Pentecost—as well as feast days of saints. Guéranger’s work, rooted in a deep contemplative spirit, aims to immerse the faithful in the Church’s prayerful life, emphasizing the unity of faith through the axiom lex orandi, lex credendi ("the law of prayer is the law of belief"), and remains a cherished resource for Catholics seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805–1875) was a French Benedictine monk, liturgical scholar, and founder of the Solesmes Abbey, renowned for his pivotal role in reviving the Benedictine Order in France and restoring the Roman liturgy after the disruptions of the French Revolution. Born in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, he entered the priesthood in 1827 and, inspired by a vision to restore monastic life, reestablished the Benedictine community at Solesmes in 1833, becoming its first abbot. A staunch defender of ultramontanism and traditional Catholic worship, he also championed the revival of Gregorian chant, significantly influencing the liturgical renewal movement.Link to the Dom Guéranger's Liturgical Year playlist (updated daily): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKdyYnV_bkh7rH6piW0ShgsdcefFoOvJIf you would like to support this channel:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InprincipioPodcast PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5EZ9X2CE2V7W Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/InPrincipioPodcast Zelle: inprincipiopodcast@gmail.com; or search for Zelle tag “inprincipiopodcast”  Checks may be written out to ‘InPrincipio Podcast’ and mailed to: P.O. Box 117 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924Sincere thanks to all who are able to contribute, by your prayers, your patronage, or otherwise. Your support sustains this work and helps make these readings available to others.Artwork: “Saint Bridget of Sweden”, devotional image, perhaps of late 19th or early 20th century (note: this image is sometimes attributed to St. Brigid of Kildare, Irish abbess of the early 6th century; however, the specific iconography, for example, the unique headwear, and the dictating angel, strongly suggest Saint Bridget of Sweden, and not the Irish Abbess.)

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