'Tis the feast of Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg, Bishop, O.S.B. (circa 934-994, A.K.A. of Ratisbon), nicknamed the "Great Almoner" for his almsgiving: Saint-link ūnus, Saint-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: Wayback Machine.
'Tis also the feast of Blessed Irene Stefani, Nun, M.C. (1891-1930), nicknamed "Nyaatha" (mother of mercy) for her charity: Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also All Hallows' Eve, the vigil of All Saints' Day & first day of the Allhallowtide triduum: Eve-link & Wikipedia-link Allhallowstide.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The Letter to the Philippians, chapter two, verses one thru four;
Psalm One Hundred Thirty-one, verses one(b-e), two, & three;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter fourteen, verses twelve thru fourteen.
Individual Reading
The Book of Job, chapter one (of forty-two; verses one thru twenty-two);
The Book of Job, chapter two (verses one thru thirteen).
Commentary: I: Prologue—Job's Wealth & Piety (1:1-12), the First Trial (1:13-22), the Second Trial (2:1-10), & Job's Three Friends (2:11-13).
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