St Benedict of Nursia. 547, Founder of Western Monasticism, celebrated now with his sister St Scholastica. As well as my friend Mike's 38th birthday!

  Psalm 16:5-6

O Lord, 

you are 

my portion 

and my cup;

;My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; 

indeed I have 

a goodly heritage.

Prayers are requested today, among other things, for those who live among us as signs of the kingdom of heaven, & for monastic communities throughout the world who follow the Rule of St Benedict, including our own Oder of the Holy Cross.