Today we celebrate St Benedict, who is one of my fav saints. He was SO interesting, and he's largely responsible for saving civilization and preserving culture. Of course, he did this by establishing not just monasteries, but almost single handedly began the monastic system we know today. His rule is still followed by thousands of adherents to his order, which still thrives today.
One really cool story is when someone tried to poison him and a raven knocked the cup out of his hand, saving his life!
Here is a link to the Franciscan media site with more about him.
Is God calling YOU to take some time away from our fallen culture? Is He calling you to increase your holiness by spending time away from all that is unholy? Maybe He's calling you to do something like St Benedict, and get away from it all. At least for awhile.
God, thanks for the great work You did through this faithful saint. St Benedict, pray for us.
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