Mass Readings: February 28
Saint of the Day
Queen St. Hedwig (1371-1399)
Upon her father's death, Hedwig became Queen of Poland at the age of eleven. For political reasons, she agreed to marry a non-Christian prince, who later converted. She was noted for her charity to all, but especially the sick and poor.
Reflections from the Saints
Every day He humbles Himself just as He did when from His heavenly throne into the Virgin's womb; every day He comes to us and lets us see Him in lowliness, when He descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest at the altar.
– St. Francis of Assisi