Welcome to the traditional Catholic daily devotional.

Today's Thursday, February 27th, 2025, the Feast of Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows,

confessor, a third-class feast with the color of white.

In this episode, the meditation, the good earth, a preview of the sermon, approach lent with charity, and today's thought from Archbishop Marcel Lefev.

But first, the collect of today's Mass.

O God, who didst teach Blessed Gabriel to think continually of the sorrows of thy most sweet mother, and didst

exalt him through her by the renown of holiness and miracles. Grant us through his intercession

an example, so to join thy mother in her grief, that we may be saved by her maternal protection.

Born in Italy into a large family, St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, baptized Francis,

experienced loss in early life, losing his mother when he was just four. Educated by the Jesuits,

he grew into a bright and lively young man. Twice after falling gravely ill, he recovered and came to believe that

God had spared him for a purpose. Feeling drawn to religious life, he initially sought to join the

Jesuits, but was turned away, likely due to his young age. However, after his sister's death from

cholera, his calling became even clearer. He applied to the

passionists and was accepted, receiving the name Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows upon entering

the novitiate. Known for his cheerful and warm personality, Gabriel embraced his vocation

with a deep commitment. He was diligent in prayer, unfailingly kind to others,

and strict with himself in following the passionate rule, though always under the guidance of

his superiors. His humility and self-discipline made a lasting impression on both his fellow

religious and those who knew him.

Gabriel superiors had high hopes for him as he prepared for the priesthood,

but just four years into his religious life, he began showing signs of tuberculosis.

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