It's a
Feria, Comm. St. George,
4th Class, with the color of
White. In this episode: the meditation: "In Search of the Lost Sheep", today's news from the Church: "An Israeli Soldier Destroys a Crucifix with an Axe", a preview of the Sermon: "Doing Our Part to Form Future Priests", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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Sources Used Today:
- "In Search of the Lost Sheep" — Eastertide Day by Day
- "An Israeli Soldier Destroys a Crucifix with an Axe" (FSSPX.news)
- "Doing Our Part to Form Future Priests" (SSPX Sermons)
- The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
Saint Adalbert of Prague was a bishop and missionary whose life was marked by both struggle and zeal, as he sought to bring the Gospel to peoples who had not yet fully received it. He was born around 956 into a noble family in Bohemia and given the name Vojtěch. As a young man, he was sent to be educated in Magdeburg, where he received the name Adalbert from his mentor, Adalbert of Magdeburg. There he was formed in both learning and faith, preparing for the role he would later take on.
Adalbert became Bishop of Prague at a relatively young age, but his mission was not an easy one. The people entrusted to his care were only recently converted, and many continued to practice pagan customs. He preached against injustice, slavery, and moral corruption, calling both leaders and ordinary people to a deeper conversion. His efforts were often met with resistance, and he found himself discouraged by the slow progress.
At one point, Adalbert withdrew from his diocese and entered monastic life in Rome, seeking peace and renewal. Yet obedience called him back to Prague, where he resumed his work despite ongoing difficulties. Eventually, after continued opposition, he was released from his duties and turned his attention to missionary work among neighboring peoples.
Adalbert traveled to regions along the Baltic, preaching to those who had not yet received the Christian faith. His zeal led him into dangerous territory, where he knew his life would be at risk. In 997, while preaching among the Prussians, he was martyred, offering his life as a witness to Christ.
The Church honors Saint Adalbert as a patron of missionaries and as one of the great apostles of Central and Eastern Europe. His life reflects both the challenges of shepherding a young Church and the courage required to proclaim the Gospel in hostile lands. His example reminds the faithful that perseverance in the face of difficulty is often the path through which God brings about lasting fruit.
Saint Adalbert of Prague, courageous missionary and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
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