Feast of Saint Benedict

IN THE OLD calendar, today is the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia, Abbot, founder of Western monasticism and author of the Rule or Ordo of monastic living in community that bears his name.

As co-patron of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, a Solemn High Mass is to be held in his honor at Saint Francis de Sales Oratory at 12:10 p.m. today.