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'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Clement I, Pope & Martyr (died circa 101, of Rome) fourth (IV) Bishop of Rome (circa 88-101), martyred in the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, author of the First & Second Letters of Clement, one of the Apostolic Fathers.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Columban, Abbot circa 540-615), founding abbot of the Abbey of Luxeuil (circa 585) & the Abbey of Bobbio (circa 590).

'Tis the Optional Memorial of Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, Priest & Martyr, S.J. (1891-1927), martyred in the reign of the Mexican strongman Plutarco Elías Calles, one of the Saints of the Cristero War (A.K.A. the Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution).

'Tis the Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth (& Last) Week in Ordinary Time (Tempus per annum, "time through the year"): Wikipedia-link.

Saint Quote o' the Day

"¡Viva Cristo Rey!"
—Blessed Miguel Pro, S.J. (1891-1927, feast: 23 November)