Today is the feast day of Saint Scholastica (see Catholic Online), the sister of Saint Benedict (see Catholic Encyclopedia). Together, they founded the Benedictine way of life and order.
Here is a sweet and powerful homily about Saint Scholastica from Father Angelo Geiger of the Our lady of Guadalupe Friary and Air Maria. In it he tells a wonderful story about Saint Scholastica’s relationship with her brother — and God, and how God answered her prayer. He also expounds on the today’s Gospel reading about the 10 virgins and the importance to accept from God the gift of our lives and to resist temptation. We can pride ourselves on our belief, but unless we put it into action. … He also spells out the importance of praying our faith. It lasts 5:30.
The life of Saint Scholastica: The simplicity of faith is very powerful.
