Saint Marcellinus of Embrun, also known as Marcellinus of Ambrun, was a priest and missionary who lived in the early 4th century. He was the first Bishop of Embrun, France, and was consecrated by Saint Eusebius of Vercelli. Born in North Africa, Marcellinus dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity in the Dauphiné area of France and Switzerland. He was known for his strong...
Blessed Marie of the Incarnation, also known as Barbara Aurillot, Barbara Avrillot, Barbe Acarie, Barbe Aurillot, Barbe Avrillot, Madame Acarie, Marie Acarie, and Mary of the Incarnation, was born on 1 February 1566 in Paris, France. She was the daughter of Nicholas Aurillot, a French government official.
Marie was educated at her aunt's convent at Longchamps where she developed a...
Harding was born in Sherborne, Dorset, in the Kingdom of England, and spoke English, Norman, French, and Latin. He was placed in Sherborne Abbey at a young age and educated at Sherborne, but eventually left the monastery and became a travelling scholar, journeying with one devout companion into Scotland and afterwards to Paris and then to Rome. He eventually moved to Molesme Abbey in Burgundy,...
Saint Robert of Chaisedieu, also known as Robert de Turlande and Robert of Casa Dei, was born in the 11th century in Auvergne, France. He came from a noble lineage and was said to be a distant relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac. From a young age, Robert displayed a deep piety and a desire to serve God. He received his education at the Church of Saint-Julien in Brioude, France, where he...
Friday of the Second Week in Easter
O God, hope and light of the sincere, we humbly entreat you to dispose our hearts to offer you worthy prayer and ever to extol you by dutiful proclamation of your praise. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the...