Jun 11 – S Barnabas

It's the Feast of St. Barnabas, 3rd Class, with the color of Red. In this episode: the meditation: "Preparation For Communion", today's news from the Church: "Opinion of a Canon Lawyer Concerning the Consecrations", a preview of the Sermon: "God Permits Suffering to Draw a Greater Good", 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: "Preparation For Communion" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumptionhttps://angeluspress.org/products/eastertide-day-by-day "Opinion of a Canon Lawyer Concerning the Consecrations" (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/opinion-canon-lawyer-concerning-consecrations-59531 "God Permits Suffering to Draw a Greater Good" (SSPX Sermons) SSPX YouTube: Sermons PlaylistListen &amp; Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press) https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop Please support our new project, the Archbishop Lefebvre Biography Audiobook! Learn more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Wp4MQdK2oDonate:https://sspx.gifts/audiobook Saint Barnabas occupies a unique place in the early Church. Though not one of the Twelve Apostles, he is honored as an Apostle because of his crucial role in spreading the Gospel and building up the first Christian communities. His name was originally Joseph, a Levite from the island of Cyprus. The Apostles gave him the name Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation,” a title that perfectly reflects the character revealed in Sacred Scripture. The Acts of the Apostles first introduces Barnabas as a generous disciple who sold his property and placed the proceeds at the feet of the Apostles for the support of the Church. More importantly, he became a bridge-builder at key moments in Christian history. When Saul of Tarsus, the future Paul the Apostle, first arrived in Jerusalem after his dramatic conversion, many Christians feared and distrusted him. It was Barnabas who believed in him, vouched for him before the Apostles, and helped welcome him into the Christian community. Later, when the Church in Antioch began to flourish, Barnabas was sent to guide the growing congregation. Recognizing the need for help, he sought out Paul and brought him to Antioch, where the two labored together for several years. From that city they launched some of the earliest missionary journeys, traveling through Cyprus and Asia Minor to proclaim Christ to Jews and Gentiles alike. The Church has always seen Barnabas as a model of encouragement, generosity, and apostolic zeal. While Paul often receives greater attention because of his writings and missionary accomplishments, Barnabas reminds us that the growth of the Church depends not only on great leaders, but also on those who recognize and support the gifts of others. Without Barnabas, Paul’s mission might have unfolded very differently. Tradition holds that Barnabas eventually returned to Cyprus, where he continued preaching the Gospel and ultimately suffered martyrdom. Though details vary, the faithful have long honored him as one who remained steadfast in his witness to Christ until the end. Devotion to Saint Barnabas is especially strong in Cyprus, where he is regarded as a founding apostle of the local Church. His feast day on June 11 has traditionally been associated with prayers for missionaries, evangelists, and those called to encourage others in the faith. <p class="blue" style="m