February 10, 2025, Memorial of St. Scholastica, Virgin, Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary,Today, February 10, the Catholic Church honors St. Scholastica (480-547), a nun who was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the “father of monasticism” in Western Europe.The twins’ mother died at their birth, around 480, in Umbria, Italy,Under Benedict’s direction, Scholastica founded a community of nuns near the great Benedictine monastery Monte Cassino.Inspired by Benedict’s teaching, his sister devoted her life to seeking and serving God. Both dedicated themselves to God from early youth. She died in 547, and tradition holds that her soul ascended to heaven in the form of a dove at her death.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!St. Scholastica, Pray for Us!+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• February 10, 2025, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET