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Saints of the Day
'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Bruno, Priest, O.Cart. (circa 1030-1101, of Cologne), founder of the the Grande Chartreuse (1084) & along with it the Carthusian Order (O.Cart.), A.K.A. the Order of Saint Bruno.

Commentary: Wayback Machine.

'Tis the Optional Memorial of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin, S.N.J.M. (1811-1849, A.K.A. Eulalie Mélanie Durocher), foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus & Mary (1843, S.N.J.M.).

'Tis the Friday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time (Tempus per annum, "time through the year"): Wikipedia-link.

'Tis the First Friday o' the month: Wikipedia-link First Friday & Wikipedia-link Sacred Heart.

Saint Quote o' the Day

"While the world changes, the Cross stands firm."
—Saint Bruno of Cologne, O.Cart. (1030-1101, feast:)