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InPrincipio Podcast

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Pope St. Marcellus (January 16) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 15.01.2026 6:09

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Marcellus, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Pope Saint Marcellus I reigned briefly from about 308 to 309, at a moment whe...

St. Maurus (January 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 14.01.2026 17:16

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Saint Maurus, Abbot, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Saint Maurus (c. 512–584) was a disciple of Saint Benedict of Nursia and one o...

St. Paul the First Hermit (January 15) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 14.01.2026 8:12

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Saint Paul the First Hermit, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Saint Paul the First Hermit (c. 228–341) is traditionally honored as t...

St. Hilary of Poitiers (January 14) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 13.01.2026 29:38

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Saint Hilary of Poitiers (c. 310–367), known as the “Athanasius of the We...

Octave of the Epiphany (January 13) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 12.01.2026 31:25

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Octave of the Epiphany, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The Octave Day of the Epiphany, kept on January 13 in the traditional calendar, brin...

Seventh day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 12) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 11.01.2026 15:02

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Seventh day within the Octave of the Epiphany, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The seventh day within the Octave of the Epiphany contemplate...

Sixth day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 11) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 10.01.2026 19:24

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Sixth Day within the Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The sixth day within the Octave of the Epiphany ref...

The Feast of the Holy Family — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 10.01.2026 12:25

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Holy Family (Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany), from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The Sunday within the Octave of the Epi...

Fifth day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 10) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 09.01.2026 16:29

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Fifth day within the Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The fifth day within the Octave of the Epiphany con...

Fourth day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 9) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 08.01.2026 19:38

A meditation for the Fourth day within the Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The fourth day within the Octave of the Epiphany dwells on the vocation and faith of the Magi, who, guided directly by divine illumination rather than angelic speech, promptly abandon their homeland, riches, and security to follow the star to Christ. Their docile and courageou...

Third day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 8) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 07.01.2026 24:00

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Third day within the Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The third day within the Octave of the Epiphany dee...

Second day within the Octave of the Epiphany (January 7) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 06.01.2026 15:51

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Second day within the Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The second day within the Octave of the Epiphany c...

The Epiphany of our Lord (January 6) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 05.01.2026 56:37

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Epiphany, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi WatershedUsed with permiss...

Octave of St. Thomas Becket (January 5) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 04.01.2026 19:18

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Octave of St. Thomas Becket, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi Watersh...

Vigil of the Epiphany (January 5) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 04.01.2026 8:37

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Vigil of the Epiphany, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi WatershedUsed with permiss...

Octave of the Holy Innocents (January 4) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 03.01.2026 21:00

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Octave of the Holy Innocents, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi Waters...

Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 03.01.2026 39:27

A meditation for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is celebrated in the current traditional calendar on the Sunday that falls between January 2 and January 5th. if no Sunday falls within that time, then it is celebrated on January 2nd. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi WatershedUsed wit...

Octave of St. John the Evangelist (January 3) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 02.01.2026 26:50

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Octave of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”.Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus...

Octave of St. Stephen the First Martyr (January 2) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 01.01.2026 21:46

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Octave of Saint Stephen Protomartyr, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”. Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi...

The Circumcision of our Lord (January 1) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 31.12.2025 41:57

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Octave day of the Nativity, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”.The Feast of the Circ...

Compline during Christmas — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 29.12.2025 15:11

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. Chapter 8 of the Introduction to the Season of Christmas: On the Office of Compline during Christmas, from Volume II of "The Liturgical Year" by Dom Prosper Guéran...

Vespers during Christmas — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 29.12.2025 16:58

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. Chapter 7 of the Introduction to the Season of Christmas: Of the Office of Vespers during Sundays and Feasts during Christmas, from Volume II of "The Liturgical Year&qu...

On Holy Communion during Christmas — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 29.12.2025 25:24

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. Chapter 6 of the Introduction to the Season of Christmas: On Holy Communion during Christmas, from Volume II of "The Liturgical Year" by Dom Prosper Guéranger. Mus...

Pope St. Sylvester (December 31st) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 29.12.2025 30:12

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Pope Saint Sylvester, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”.Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Christi WatershedUsed with...

St. Thomas Becket (December 29th) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year 28.12.2025 57:40

Please Note: In light of increasingly frequent inquiries, I want to assure all listeners that the voice in these recordings is *NOT AI-generated*; it is my (InPrincipio Podcast’s) own human voice, unworthy as it is. Thank you. A meditation for the Feast of Saint Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, from Dom Guéranger’s “The Liturgical Year”.Music: “The First Noel” (Latin)Performed by Corpus Ch...