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May 16 – S Ubald / S Andrew Bobola

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Episode May 16 – S Ubald / S Andrew Bobola

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It's the Feast of St. Ubald, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Happiness of the Saints", today's news from the Church: "Is the Practice of Chastity Possible in the 21st Century?", 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 Happiness of the Saints" — Eastertide Day by Day

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• "Is the Practice of Chastity Possible in the 21st Century?" (FSSPX.news)

• https://fsspx.news/en/news/practice-chastity-possible-21st-century-59102

• The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)

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Saint Andrew Bobola was a Jesuit priest and martyr whose courage and fidelity earned him the title “Martyr of Unity.” He was born in 1591 in Poland into a noble Catholic family during a time of religious and political turmoil in Eastern Europe. As a young man, he entered the Society of Jesus, drawn to its discipline, missionary spirit, and devotion to the defense of the Catholic faith.

After his ordination, Andrew became known as a gifted preacher and confessor. He worked especially in the eastern territories of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and various Protestant communities lived side by side, often amid tension and instability. Andrew devoted himself to preaching, teaching, and ministering to the faithful in difficult mission territories.

He became particularly active in efforts to strengthen unity with the Church and encourage reconciliation among divided Christians. This work made him deeply respected by many Catholics, but also placed him in danger during periods of political unrest and anti-Catholic violence.

In 1657, during a Cossack uprising marked by brutal conflict and religious hostility, Andrew was captured while carrying out his priestly duties. He was tortured severely and pressured to renounce the Catholic faith. Despite terrible suffering, he remained steadfast, continuing to profess Christ and forgive his persecutors. He was eventually killed in a brutal martyrdom that shocked even those accustomed to the violence of the age.

The Church honors Saint Andrew Bobola as a martyr for the faith and a witness to perseverance under persecution. His incorrupt body, preserved for centuries, became a powerful sign of devotion among the faithful. He was canonized in 1938 and is today honored as one of the patron saints of Poland.

Devotion to Saint Andrew Bobola is especially strong in Poland and among those praying for Christian unity and perseverance in times of suffering. His feast day on May 16 is marked with prayers for courage, fidelity, and peace among divided peoples.

In many places, he is invoked by those enduring persecution or social unrest, reminding the faithful that true unity must be rooted in truth and charity.

Saint Andrew Bobola, courageous martyr and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.

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