Welcome to the traditional Catholic daily devotional.

Today's Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, the Tuesday of the fourth week of Lent, third class with the color of violet.

In this episode, The Meditation, 40 Steps to Easter.

Today's news from the church.

In Ukraine negotiations, the Vatican does not want

to be left out, and today's thought from Archbishop Marcel Lefev. But first, the collact of today's

Mass. May the sacred practice of fasting, we beseech thee, O Lord, win for us increased holiness

of life and the continuing help of thy mercy.

St. Hugh of Grenoble had holiness in his blood.

Born in 1053 in southern France, he was raised by devout parents,

his father a soldier who fought hard not just in battle, but to keep his troops morally upright.

That same father eventually became a monk inspired by his own son. Hugh himself grew up bright and faithful. He became a canon known for both his learning and virtue,

and was eventually appointed Bishop of Grenoble. He was only 27. And he didn't waste any time either.

He launched a full-blown reform of his diocese,

and within two years, everyday people noticed the change.

But here's where it gets interesting.

Hugh wasn't in it for power or status.

He wanted solitude.

So he resigned and entered a strict Benedictine monastery

and lived like a hidden saint

until the Pope ordered him back to his

bishopric. He kept trying to retire, even asking Pope Innocent II for permission to step down again,

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