Project BLACK MAMBA: The Long Road Back, Part I

Today is the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin & Martyr (circa 291-304, A.K.A. of Rome), martyred under the emperor Diocletian: Martyr-link ūna, Martyr-link duae, & Wikipedia-link.

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Agnes is one of seven women who, along with the Blessed Virgin, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. She is the patron saint of chastity, gardnerers, girls, engaged couples, rape survivors, virgins, the Children of Mary.

The Children of Mary referenced here is a lay society associated with the Jesuits.

'Tis also the feast of Saint Brigid of Kilbride (circa sixth century, A.K.A. Bríga): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The First Book of Samuel, chapter eighteen, verses six thru nine & chapter nineteen, verses one thru seven;
Psalm Fifty-six, verses two, three, & nine thru thirteen;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter three, verses seven thru twelve.

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11 January (last Monday) was the feast of Saint Hyginus, Pope (died circa 142): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Twas also the feast of Saint Vitalis of Gaza, Religious (died circa 625): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Twas also the feast of Blessed William Carter, Martyr (circa 1548-1584), martyred under Queen Elizabeth I: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The First Book of Samuel, chapter one, verses one thru eight;
Psalm One Hundred Sixteen, verses twelve thru nineteen;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter one, verses fourteen thru twenty.

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12 January (last Tuesday) was the feast of Saint Benedict Biscop, Abbot, O.S.B. (circa 628-690), founder of the abbey of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Abbey.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Twas also the feast of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Religious, C.N.D. (1620-1700), foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal: Saint-link ūna, Saint-link duae, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link C.N.D..

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The First Book of Samuel, chapter one, verses nine thru twenty;
The First Book of Samuel, chapter two, verses one & four thru eight(d);
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter one, verses twenty-one thru twenty-eight.