Biography
St. Bruno was born in Cologne around the year 1030. He was a brilliant student at Reims, studying Sacred Scripture and the Church Fathers, and eventually, became a celebrated teacher and its director. In 1075, St. Bruno was appointed chancellor of the church at Reims. Eventually, St. Bruno became a monk. He formed the Carthusian Order and commentaries on the Psalms and the Epistles of Paul are attributed to him. Former pupils of his include Pope Urban II and St. Hugh of Grenoble. St. Bruno was canonized in 1623 by Pope Gregory XV. [1] Blessed Marie Rose Durocher was born in 1811 in Quebec. As a housekeeper and facilitator of pastoral activities at a local rectory, Bl. Marie Rose saw the need for greater instruction of the youth, especially young girls. She and her companions formed the Sisters of the Most Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. They provided Catholic education in Canada and on the west coast of the United States. Bl. Marie Rose Durocher was beatified by John Paul II in 1982.[2] Written by Sarah Ciotti Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD [1] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “St. Bruno.” [2] Marie Rose Durocher, “Foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary,” www.snjm.org Note: Optional Memorials and Commemorations are optional celebrations and, at present, we do not include content specific to these special days. This “About Today” is provided so that you can celebrate these Saints as you worship Christ. Thank you for praying with us. If you feel called, your Lenten offering helps carry this prayer to more hearts and languages. Contribute now