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Jun 3 – Feria / S Kevin of Glendalough

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Episode Jun 3 – Feria / S Kevin of Glendalough

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It's a Feria, 4th Class, with the color of Green. In this episode: the meditation: "Worship of the Trinity", today's news from the Church: "TRADITIO: A New Documentary on the SSPX to Be Released Soon", a preview of the Sermon: "The Life of God in Us", 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:

• "Worship of the Trinity" — Eastertide Day by Day

• https://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day

• "TRADITIO: A New Documentary on the SSPX to Be Released Soon" (FSSPX.news)

• https://fsspx.news/en/news/sacraments-church-59351

• "The Life of God in Us" (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

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Saint Kevin of Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most beloved saints, remembered as a hermit, abbot, and spiritual father whose love of God drew countless souls into the wilderness in search of holiness. He was born around the year 498 near Dublin, at a time when Ireland was still being transformed by the Christian faith brought by missionaries such as Patrick. From an early age, Kevin showed a desire for prayer and solitude, studying under holy teachers and developing a reputation for wisdom and virtue.

As a young man, Kevin withdrew into the rugged valley of Glendalough, a place of forests, mountains, and lakes nestled deep in the Irish countryside. There he embraced the life of a hermit, seeking silence and union with God. According to tradition, he lived for years in a small cave overlooking the upper lake, spending his days in prayer, fasting, and contemplation.

Many stories surround Kevin's life, reflecting the deep affection the Irish people have always had for him. The most famous tells of a blackbird that laid its eggs in Kevin's outstretched hand while he was praying. Rather than disturb the nest, he remained motionless until the chicks had hatched and flown away. Whether taken literally or symbolically, the story captures how closely Kevin's life was associated with gentleness, patience, and harmony with God's creation.

What began as a solitary vocation gradually attracted disciples. Men came seeking guidance, and a monastic settlement grew around him. This community eventually became the famous monastery of Glendalough, one of the most important spiritual centers in medieval Ireland. For centuries, pilgrims traveled there to pray, study, and deepen their faith.

Kevin became abbot of the growing community but never lost the simplicity of his earlier life. Even while guiding others, he remained devoted to prayer and humility. He died around the year 618, leaving behind a legacy that shaped Irish Christianity for generations.

Devotion to Saint Kevin remains strong throughout Ireland, particularly in Glendalough, where the ruins of the ancient monastic city still attract pilgrims and visitors. His feast day on June 3 is marked with prayers for vocations, contemplation, and care for God's creation.

His life reminds the faithful that solitude and prayer are not escapes from the world, but powerful sources of spiritual renewal that can bear fruit far beyond what one soul alone could imagine.

Saint Kevin of Glendalough, faithful hermit and servant of Christ, pray for us.

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