Mystery of the day: Luminous
Saint of the day:
St. Scholastica
She was born in the year 480 and she was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine Order. She founded a monastery of nuns at Plombariola. Her brother went to Monte Cassino and founded his Benedictine Order. St. Scholastica and her brother St. Benedict used to meet once in a year for joint prayer and religious conversation. St. Benedict never used to stay outside his monastery in any night. During a visit to his sister Scolastica, when St. Benedict tried to return to his monastery in the evening, St. Scholastica requested her brother St. Benedict to stay that night with her in her monastery. But he refused to stay. So St. Scholastica prayed God and there was a wild thunder storm outside and St. Benedict could not return and stayed with St. Scholastica. St. Benedict went to his monastery only next day. But after three days St. Scholastica died on February 10, 547. It is reported by Gregory the Great in his book Dialogues that St. Benedict saw from his monastery, his sister St. Scholastica’s soul leaving the earth and ascending to heaven in the form of a shining dove. St. Scholastica was buried in the tomb prepared by St. Benedict. She is the patron saint of nuns, convulsive children and she is also invoked against storms and rains.
Reflection for the day
Theme: Being upright brings about God's blessing
"...for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen." (1 Kings 11:13)
Obviously, being faithful to the detects and ordinances of God brings about blessing from one generation to another. So was the case of David, whom God delighted in Him and kept to His promise to many generations of his ; which later on became the foundation in which man's redemption came forth -Jesus Christ, who originated from the stock of David.
Amidst the shortcomings recorded by David, God did not abandon him, but stood by him and was faithful to His words. That is why the author of the Book of Kings reminded us today:
"...for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen." (1 Kings 11:13)
That, for this same sake, He will never punish Solomon (his son), together with his descendants.
Therefore, beloved in Christ, God's faithfulness is always sure no matter the situation. His plans for us cannot be cut-off come what may, because He is true to His Words now and always.
Peace, be with you.
Let us pray
Merciful Lord, thank You for the wonders of Your Being. We beseech Thee to give is the grace to see in the light of faith Your faithfulness to us. And may we be ever believe in Your Word. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
© The ARCHIVE 10022022
Amen 🙏, may God bless you fr.
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