Saint of the Day
St. Benedict the Hermit (6th century)
Benedict was a Benedictine hermit in Italy. After being captured by barbarian invaders, he was thrown in a giant fire to die. The next day, he emerged from the fire unharmed.
Reflections from the Saints
We need never fear that the Mass hinders us in the fulfillment of our temporal affairs; it is altogether the other way around. We may be sure that all will go better and that even our business will succeed better than if we have the misfortune not to assist at Mass.
– St. John Vianney