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"St. Scholastica"

'Tis the Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin, O.S.B. (circa 480-543): Saint-link ūna, Saint-link duæ, Saint-link trēs, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia [11 July].

Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

She was St. Benedict's sister. She was dedicated to God from a young age. She & her brother Benedict were brought up together until the time he left to pursue studies in Rome. Scholastica established a hermitage about five miles from Monte Cassino & that this was the "Benedictine" convent. The most commonly told story about her is that she would, once a year, go & visit her brother at a a place near his abbey.

Wikipedia-link Monte Cassino

Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):

Friends, today we celebrate the memorial of St. Scholastica.

St. Gregory the Great tells a charming story about Benedict and his twin sister, Scholastica, a woman deeply devoted to God. As was her annual custom, Scholastica came to visit her brother in a small building just outside the monastery.

The two of them engaged in intense theological conversation long into the night. When Benedict announced that it was time for him to go, Scholastica begged him to stay. When he continued to insist that he return to the main house, his sister bowed her head in prayer. Immediately, a terrific storm blew up, which prevented Benedict from leaving.

"God Almighty forgive you, sister!" Benedict said. "What have you done?’
"I asked you to stay," she said, "and you would not hear me. So I prayed to God and he heard me."

Smiling knowingly at Scholastica, he remained, and the two of them spoke of divine things until dawn.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Austrebertha of Pavilly, Abbess, O.S.B. (630-704, also spelt Eustreberta, etc.), abbess of the Abbey of Jumieges & founding abbess of the Abbey of Pavilly: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Saint Trumwine of Abercorn, Bishop (died circa 704; also spelt Trumwin; A.K.A. of Whitby), "Bishop of the Picts" (681-704): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Saint William of Maleval, Hermit (died 1157; A.K.A. the Great, of Guyenne, etc.), founder of the Williamites, formally the Hermits of Saint William: Saint-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Williamites.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Clare of Rimini, Abbess, O.S.C. (circa 1282-1346, A.K.A. Chiara Agolanti), abbes of the convent of Our Lady of the Angels: Blessed-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the festival of Blessed Alojzije Stepinac, Bishop & Martyr (1898-1960, Anglicized as Aloysius Stepinac), Archbishop of Zagreb (1937-1960), martyred in the reign of the Communist dictator Josip Broz Tito: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Zagreb.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
The First Book of Kings, chapter eight, verses one thru seven & nine thru thirteen;
Psalm One Hundred Thirty-two (R/. eight[a]), verses six & seven; eight, nine, & ten;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter six, verses fifty-three thru fifty-six.

Commentary: Video reflection by Monsignor James Vlaun (U.S.C.C.B.): Daily Reflection.

Mass Readings—Memorial of St. Scholastica
The Song of Songs, chapter eight, verses six & seven;
Psalm One Hundred Forty-eight (R/. see: twelve[a] & thirteen[a]; or, "Alleluia"), verses one(b/c) & two; eleven, twelve, & thirteen(a); & thirteen(c) & fourteen;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter ten, verses thirty-eight thru forty-two.

Scripture Study—Exodus 90: Day 29
The Book of Exodus, chapter twelve, verses twenty-nine & thirty.

Commentary: The Tenth Plague: The Death of Egypt's First-born (Exodus, 12:29-30).

Papal Quote o' the Day

"In a single word, be Saints! Holiness is the most powerful force that leads human hearts to Christ. Remember that verse of the Gospel about the vine & the branches. In the union of the branches wit the one vine is the concrete source & the sure measure of one's apostolic activity."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, r. 1978-2005; feast day: 22 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"I cannot believe that a soul which has arrived so near to Mercy itself, where she knows what she is, & how many sins God has forgiven her, should not instantly & willingly forgive others, & be pacified & wish well to everyone who has injured her, because she remembers the kindness & favors our Lord has shown her, whereby she has seen proofs of exceeding great love, & she is glad to have an opportunity offered to show some gratitude to her Lord."
—St. Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582, feast day: 15 October)

Catholic Quote o' the Day

"It is not an oversimplification to say that, in the Lord’s Prayer, ‘Thy kingdom come’ is one way of saying what the petition immediately after it says more clearly: ‘Thy will be done.’ Wherever God’s will is obeyed, there God reigns, His authority acknowledged. That is the kingdom."
—Frank Sheed (1897-1982)