Today we remember Saint Demetrius of Sermium (c. 270-c. 306, A.K.A. of Thessaloniki), martyred under the Emperor Diocletian: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.
We also remember Saint Pelagia (fifth century, A.K.A. the Penitent, the Harlot): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Wayback Machine. St. Pelagia's hagiography in Thomas J. Craughwell's book, Saints Behaving Badly, is titled "St. Pelagia, Promiscuous Actress."
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Book of Malachi, chapter three, verses thirteen thru twenty(b);
Psalm One, verses one thru four, six;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter eleven, verses five thru thirteen.
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