Monday
November 7, 2016
The Beginning of Wisdom
“In improving your mind, remember your God. The fear of the Lord, says the wise man, is the beginning of wisdom; without virtue there can be no happiness; and without religion, no virtue; consider yourself as always in the presence of the Almighty.” – Charles Carroll
Year of Mercy Calendar for Today: “This week, pray for those in prison.”
Monday, November 7
Liturgical Color: Green
Today the Church honors St.
Ernest. He was a Benedictine
abbot who traveled to Persia
with the Crusades. While
preaching, he was captured
by the Islamic army. He was
martyred in 1148.