Dec 4 – S Peter Chrysologus

It’s the Feast of St. Peter Chrysologus, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: “The Appearance of Christ the Judge”, today’s news from the Church: “Fr. Schmidberger’s Priestly Jubilee: A Celebration for the Defense of the Faith”, a preview of the Sermon: “Prepare for the Coming of the Savior”, and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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• “The Appearance of Christ the Judge” – From Advent to Epiphany
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• “Fr. Schmidberger’s Priestly Jubilee: A Celebration for the Defense of the Faith” (FSSPX.news)
  • https://fsspx.news/en/news/fr-schmidbergers-priestly-jubilee-celebration-defense-faith-55713
  
  
• “Prepare for the Coming of the Savior” (SSPX Sermons)
  • SSPX YouTube: Sermons Playlist
  • Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast
  
  
• The Spiritual Life – Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
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Saint Peter Chrysologus lived in the fifth century at a time when the Western Church was facing both political instability and theological confusion. Born in Imola around 380, he was raised in a quiet Italian town far from the centers of power, yet his gifts were quickly recognized. After becoming a deacon and then a priest, he was unexpectedly chosen as Archbishop of Ravenna, the imperial capital of the Western Roman Empire. The choice surprised many, but it proved providential. Peter possessed a rare combination of gentleness, clarity, and pastoral instinct that made him exactly the shepherd the moment required.

His nickname, Chrysologus, means “Golden-Worded,” and it reflects the gift for which he became famous. Peter’s homilies were short, vivid, and filled with striking imagery. He preferred clarity to cleverness. At a time when heresies were tearing apart Christian unity, he taught the truth with warmth rather than sharpness, offering explanations that ordinary people could grasp. More than 180 of his sermons survive, revealing a preacher who spoke directly to the heart. They show his deep love for the Incarnation, his insistence on charity, and his confidence that holiness grows in daily life. He was especially devoted to the mystery of the Word made flesh, reminding his listeners that Christ’s humanity is what heals our own.