SSPX Sermons
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Sermons distributed 3x weekly from English-speaking priests of the Society of Saint Pius X
Episodes
- Moderating Our Speech – SSPX Sermons
This SSPX Sermon discusses the importance of using speech in a Christlike manner, drawing from St. James. It highlights the challenges of verbal sin and its amplification in the digital age, urging vigilance in moderating speech to uphold…
- We Are Begotten of God the Father – SSPX Sermons
This SSPX Sermons episode explains that God the Father begets the human race, a distinct act from creation that imparts a shared divine nature. Through baptism and accepting God's truth, humans become children of God and share in the divin…
- Committing to Eternity – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons, "Committing to Eternity," discusses the importance of committing to eternity and cultivating God's grace. It explores the challenges of routine and discipline while emphasizing the need for spiritual change in…
- The Proper Attitude Toward Work – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons explores the Catholic view on work, discussing its nature as a consequence of the fall of Adam and its significance, exemplified by St. Joseph the Worker.
- Be Subject to Every Human Creature for God's Sake – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons discusses the natural order of society and the importance of obedience to superiors. It explains that obedience is crucial for societal cohesion and perfects freedom.
- The Resurrected Jesus Consoles – SSPX Sermons
The episode discusses the resurrected Christ, His appearances, and the belief in this miracle for faithful Christians. It also mentions the tradition of Jesus appearing to Our Lady.
- What Is Eternity? – SSPX Sermons
This episode explores the concept of eternity, contrasting it with fleeting earthly existence and linear time. It discusses how eternity, incomprehensible to the human mind, is experienced through the Catholic Faith, particularly in the Ma…
- Doing Our Part to Form Future Priests – SSPX Sermons
The episode focuses on the cultivation of priestly vocations. It highlights the efforts of the Society of Saint Pius X in promoting vocations and forming priests in alignment with Tradition.
- We Must Submit to God’s Mercy – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses the importance of submitting to God's mercy. It explores how individual perceptions of mercy change during trials and emphasizes trusting in God's love.
- Our Father, Who Art in Heaven – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons explores the Our Father prayer. It discusses how the prayer reminds listeners of God as their father and invites them to unite with Him.
- The Resurrection of Jesus: Answers to Objections – SSPX Sermons
This episode addresses objections to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It discusses the implausibility of these objections and the reasonableness of the Gospel accounts of His bodily resurrection.
- Cast Your Care Upon the Lord – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons, titled "Cast Your Care Upon the Lord," focuses on Christ's appearance at the Sea of Galilee, as recounted in the Gospel of John. The sermon emphasizes the kindness of Our Lord and encourages listeners to place…
- Why Did Jesus Keep His Wounds? – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons discusses why Jesus kept his wounds after the resurrection, and what these wounds symbolize. The episode explains that Christ appeared to the Apostles to show he was alive in the flesh and that his resurrecti…
- Resurrection Is Forever – SSPX Sermons
This episode explains the Resurrection of Our Lord as a victory over the devil, sin, and death. It describes how Christ has paved the way to heaven for those who follow Him.
- He Is Alive – SSPX Sermons
This episode focuses on the resurrection of Christ and His perpetual presence. It emphasizes the opportunity for a relationship with Him.
- Life and Death – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. The sermon explains that Jesus conquered death and freed humanity out of love.
- The Many Sorrows of Mary – SSPX Sermons
This episode, "The Many Sorrows of Mary," from SSPX Sermons, discusses the sufferings of Our Lady, emphasizing her trust in Divine Providence. It reflects on her sacrifices and encourages listeners to call upon her maternal blessings.
- The Abasement of Our Lord – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses the abasement of Our Lord. It explores how this humbling invites listeners to a deeper understanding of His passion.
- Persecution of Our Lord, Persecution of Tradition – SSPX Sermons
During the second half of Lent, the Church focuses on the Gospel of St. John to understand the Passion of Our Lord. This Gospel highlights the divinity of Our Lord and His sacrifice for humanity.
- The Sufferings of Christ's Soul – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons, titled "The Sufferings of Christ's Soul," explores the non-physical aspects of Christ's suffering, including the pain inflicted by uncharitable words and rash judgments. It encourages listeners to consider the…
- Fiat Lux: From Creation to Christ – SSPX Sermons
This episode, titled "Fiat Lux: From Creation to Christ," discusses the Incarnation of Christ. It reflects on the work of the Holy Ghost in creation and the coming of Jesus.
- Holy Communion: Faith, Fear, and Love – SSPX Sermons
The episode "Holy Communion: Faith, Fear, and Love" from SSPX Sermons examines the Holy Eucharist as a miracle and the seed of eternal life. It highlights the necessity of worthily receiving it with faith, fear, and love, requiring profoun…
- Faith in the Unseen Path – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses finding faith and carrying daily crosses, using St. Joseph as an example. The SSPX Podcast aims to fortify traditional Catholics and defend the Catholic Faith in its entirety.
- The Screen: More than a Moral Question – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons examines screen use, highlighting it as an addiction confirmed by both the Church and behavioral sciences. The discussion focuses on how screens can be an escape and have a complex impact on the brain beyond…
- The Holy Eucharist: A Promise of Salvation – SSPX Sermons
The SSPX Sermons episode "The Holy Eucharist: A Promise of Salvation" explores the Holy Eucharist, drawing parallels with the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. It highlights the Eucharist's role in spiritual fulfillment through the sacr…
- The Spirit of Complaining Is Poison – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons, titled "The Spirit of Complaining Is Poison," explains how complaining can impede spiritual progress by hindering cooperation with God's grace. It distinguishes complaining from constructive negative judgmen…
- Cleaning the House – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons, "Cleaning the House," focuses on confession, comparing it to cleaning a house. It highlights the necessity of an examination of conscience to identify sins and determine actions for spiritual upkeep.
- We Must Desire Sanctity – SSPX Sermons
This episode explores the concept of desiring sanctity, and how even small actions can be driven by a supernatural motive. It questions if a truly supernatural motive can exist without an ultimate desire for sanctity.
- What Is the Problem with the New Mass? – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons discusses the critique of the New Mass, asserting it downplays the sacrificial aspect of Christ, a core tenet of the Catholic faith, replacing it with the idea of a communal meal. The SSPX aims to preserve th…
- To See Jesus Only: Purity of Intention – SSPX Sermons
This sermon from SSPX Sermons, "To See Jesus Only: Purity of Intention," discusses the concept of purity of intention in the spiritual life. It examines motivations behind actions and provides ways to assess if intentions are aligned with…
- St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Guide – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons focuses on St. Joseph as a spiritual guide and patron of the Universal Church. It highlights his role as an example of accepting God's will.
- Near Occasions of Sin – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses near occasions of sin and temptations. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding situations that lead to sin and relates this to the mission of preserving the Catholic Faith.
- Don’t Receive God’s Grace in Vain – SSPX Sermons
This episode explores the concept of receiving God's grace without letting it go to waste. It features the story of José Sánchez del Río, a young martyr who maintained his Catholic Faith under difficult circumstances.
- Fight the Devil with Humility – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons, "Fight the Devil with Humility," focuses on Lent as a time to embrace virtues and grow spiritually. It presents the season as an opportunity for drawing closer to God.
- A Good Lent Will Set You Free – SSPX Sermons
This episode from SSPX Sermons focuses on Lent as a time for spiritual development. It highlights the opportunity to accept God's graces and live in accordance with His will.
- True Charity and the SSPX – SSPX Sermons
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is discussed, including its mission to preserve the Catholic faith and its acts of charity for the Catholic Church. The episode emphasizes the SSPX's commitment to its mission despite adversity and its fo…
- Holy Enthusiasm for Lent – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons focuses on Holy Enthusiasm for Lent, presenting Lent as an opportunity for spiritual growth and drawing closer to God rather than an obstacle.
- Glory in Our Weakness – SSPX Sermons
This episode explores the Christian teaching that weakness can lead to strength, as it fosters humility and reliance on God. It emphasizes that weaknesses are opportunities to draw closer to God.
- Bishop Bernard Fellay on the Episcopal Consecrations – SSPX Sermons
Bishop Bernard Fellay addresses the decision by the Society of Saint Pius X to perform episcopal consecrations. He explains that this decision is a response to the ongoing crisis in the Catholic Church and is intended to preserve the Catho…
- Why the Consecration of New Bishops Is Necessary – SSPX Sermons
The SSPX Superior General announced the Society's intention to consecrate new bishops. This episode explains why the SSPX believes these consecrations are necessary for the preservation of Tradition and the good of the Catholic Church.
- A Practical Guide to Lent – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons provides guidance on preparing for the Lenten season. It discusses penances, mortifications, and resolutions, emphasizing their role in spiritual growth and drawing closer to God.
- Candlemas: Fulfillment and the Great Meeting – SSPX Sermons
The episode discusses Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Purification. It marks the conclusion of the Christmas liturgical cycle and focuses on Simeon's anticipation of Christ's Incarnation.
- Dealing with Discouragement – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons, "Dealing with Discouragement," explores overcoming discouragement through faith and submission to God's will, referencing Christ's miracles of healing the leper and the Centurion's servant as examples of faith…
- God's Will and Holy Indifference – SSPX Sermons
This episode discusses God's will and holy indifference, drawing on biblical stories of the leper and Job. It examines how these figures demonstrate conforming one's will to God's and maintaining faith despite adversity.
- Thirsty for Truth: Leading Others to Christ – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses the Catholic Church's missionary spirit. It emphasizes the importance of spreading the faith and adhering to Catholic tradition.
- Repost | Preparing for Matrimony: Three Pre-Requisites for Dating – SSPX Sermons
This episode explores the sacrament of matrimony, highlighting its significance for society and individuals. The discussion focuses on the blessings and responsibilities inherent in marriage, including the call to be fruitful and multiply,…
- Facing Difficulties: Lessons from the Manger – SSPX Sermons
This episode reflects on the Nativity, focusing on St. Joseph's life of uncertainty and his unwavering faith in accomplishing his divine calling. It highlights his response to God's call through prayer and faith.
- The 54-Day Rosary Novena – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons discusses the 54-Day Rosary Novena as a means to fortify Catholic faith. It explores how this devotion can help individuals address temptations and challenges faced in the modern world.
- Challenges and Remedies for Families Today – SSPX Sermons
This episode of SSPX Sermons addresses the challenges facing families today, including the undermining of hierarchical structure and the temptation of individualism. It suggests remedies such as sharing a common life and praying together t…
- The One Thing Necessary for Families – SSPX Sermons
This episode discusses Pope Leo XIII's 1892 apostolic letter, which encourages Catholic families to seek inspiration from the Holy Family. It highlights the roles of fathers, guided by St. Joseph, and mothers, inspired by the Blessed Virgi…