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In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. Patterson discusses the Iran Conflict and when we could see the next US attack, Thomas Massie losing his Kentucky election last night and more. He is then joined by Christian Toto, the Host of the “Hollywood in Toto” Podcast. They discuss his thoughts on "Project Hail Mary", Stephen Colbert's demise, and his latest pieces on Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Maria Bernarda Butler, 1848-1924; Swiss saint who founded the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary, Help of Christians and was a missionary in Ecuador; eventually, her congregation had houses in Colombia, Austria, and Brazil Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/19/26 Gospel: John 17:1-11a

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Odilo of Cluny, 962-1049; entered the Benedictine monastery of Cluny about 990 and received election as abbot in 994; he was beloved and respected throughout Europe for his deep austerities and his concem for the poor; he was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Incarnation; he died while touring his monasteries Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/11/26 Gospel: John 15:25-16:4a

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Beatus of Lungern; a monk and hermit of the First and Second Centuries, earlier designated the apostle of Switzerland; he was baptized in England by St. Barnabas and ordained by St. Peter; Beatus went to Switzerland; he died in 112 A.D. on Mount Beatenburg above Lake Thun; the cave became a popular pilgrim's destination, the famed site of Beatus' fight with a dragon Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/9/26 Gospel: John 15:18-21

Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Maria Magdalen of Canossa, 1774-1835; foundress of the Daughters of Charity at Verona, Italy; she was the daughter of the Marquis of Canossa, who died when Maria Magdalen was three; her mother abandoned the family, and Maria Magdalen managed her father’s estate until she was thirty-three, then founding her institute; when she died in 1835, her Daughters of Charity were widespread Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/8/26 Gospel: John 15:12-17

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Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. John of Beverly; born at Harpham, Yorkshire, England in the Seventh Century; studied under Adrian, and on his return to his native land, became a monk at Whitby; he was named bishop of Hexham in 687 and then transferred to York as metropolitan in 705; he was known for his holiness, his preference for the contemplative life, and his miracles; in ill health, John resigned the bishopric of York in 717 and retired to Beverly Abbey, which he had founded, and remained there until his death on May 7, 721 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/7/26 Gospel: John 15:9-11

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Petronax, 670-747; regarded as the "second founder of Monte Cassino"; born in Brescia, Italy, and joined the Benedictines; Pope St. Gregory asked him to go to Monte Cassino to examine the ruins of the abbey which had been damaged by the Lombards; Petronax gatthered the hermits of the old abbey, and began rebuilding; he was elected abbot and ruled Monte Cassino for three decades Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/6/26 Gospel: John 15:1-8

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Maximus of Jerusalem; succeeded St. Macanus as bishop of Jerusalem around 335; he was crippled by tortures received during the persecutions of his day; originally opposed St. Athanasius, but repented and became a strong enemy of the Arians; Maximus died in 350 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/5/26 Gospel: John 14:27-31a

Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Conleth, 450-519; he became a hermit living along Ireland’s Liffey River, at Old Connell; the renowned Irish abbess Saint Brigid, upon meeting Conleth, was so impressed by him that she subsequently persuaded him to become the governing bishop of her double monastery at Kildare; he was a gifted copyist and illuminator of manuscripts, and was likewise skilled in metalworking; a crosier kept in a museum of the Royal Irish Academy is said to have been made by Conleth Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/4/26 Gospel: John 14:21-26

Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Theodore of Tabenna, 314-368; born in the Upper Thebaid, Egypt; he studied under the famed St. Pachomius at Tabenna, succeeding him as abbot about 347; he was noted for his careful maintaining of order in the community and for his miracles Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/27/26 Gospel: John 10:11-18

Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Tarbula; Fourth Century virgin and martyr, the sister of St. Simeon the Persian, bishop and martyr; she was consecrated a virgin and met her own martyrdom soon after the death of her brother; she was accused of witchcraft, and causing the illness of the wife of the ardently anti-Christian King Shapur; she was condemned and executed in 345 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/22/26 Gospel: John 6:35-40

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Francis Page; a 16th and 17th Century Jesuit martyr of England; born in Antwerp, Belgium, Francis was a member of an English Protestant family; he was reconciled to the Catholic faith, and was ordained in 1600 and sent from Douai, France, to England; he was arrested there two years later; while in prison, Francis entered the Society of Jesus; he was martyred at Tyburn, England, in 1602 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/20/26 Gospel: John 6:22-29

Saturday of the Second Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Apollonius the Apologist; Second Century martyr whose defense of the faith, is considered one of the most priceless documents of the early Church; he was a Roman senator who was denounced as a Christian by one of his slaves; the Praetorian Prefect, Sextus Tigidius Perennis, arrested him, also putting the slave to death as an informer; Perennis demanded that Apollonius denounce the faith, and when he refused, the case was remanded to the Roman senate; there a debate took place between Perennis and Apollonius that clearly outlined the beauty and the value of Christianity; despite his eloquent defense, Apollonius was condemned and beheaded in 185 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/18/26 Gospel: John 6:16-21

Friday of the Second Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Robert of Chaise Dieu; Eleventh Century Benedictine abbot and founder; born in Auvergne, France, became a priest and canon of St. Julian's in Brioude; he then founded a hospice and became spiritual director of St. Odilo in Cluny; he eventually settled near Brioude, Auvergne, with a fellow hermit, a former knight named Stephen; there he attracted followers and built the abbey of Casa Dei to house the burgeoning community of three hundred monks; he died in 1067

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Bernadette Soubirous, 1844-1879; the recipient of the visions of Our Lady of Lourdes; born into a poor family in Lourdes, France; at 14, while gathering firewood, she encountered a beautiful lady in a grotto; after numerous additional apparitions, Bernadette asked the Lady her name, and she replied, "I am the Immaculate Conception"; a chapel was built at the site of the apparitions; in 1866, Bernadette took the religious habit of a postulant and joined the Sisters of Charity at their motherhouse at Nevers; but she contracted tuberculosis of the bone and died at the age of 35 while praying the rosary Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/16-26 Gospel: John 3:31-36

Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Hunna, "the holy washerwoman"; a noblewoman who devoted herself to the poor of Strasbourg, France, in the Seventh Century; she even washed the poor, hence her name; she died in 679 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/15/26 Gospel: John 3:16-21

Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Peter Gonzales, 1190-1246; born in Spain, he entered the Dominicans and became chaplain and confessor of King St. Ferdinand of Castile; he preached a campaign against the Moors, and then cared for the captured Muslims; he also cared for sailors, who dubbed him Thelmo, after St. Elmo Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/14/26 Gospel: John 3:7b-15

Saturday in the Octave of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Stanislaus of Krakow, 1030-1079; born near Krakow, Poland; educated and ordained at Gnesen; he soon he became noted for his preaching and became a much sought after spiritual adviser; he was successful in his reforming efforts, and in 1072 was named Bishop of Krakow; he denounced the cruelties and injustices of King Boleslaus, and excommunicated him; Boleslaus himself killed Stanislaus while the Bishop was saying Mass in a chapel outside the city Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/26/26 Gospel: Mark 16:9-15

Friday in the Octave of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Paternus; Eleventh Century Irish/Scottish hermit; born either in Ireland or Scotland and joined a monastery; going to Westphalia, he was one of the first monks to enter the Abdinghof Monastery under the leadership of St. Meinwerk; Paternus lived as a hermit in one of the cells; such was his obedience to the vow of enclosure that when a fire erupted in 1058 and engulfed Abdinghof, he would not leave his cell, and so burned to death; he was much honored by St. Peter Damian Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/10/26 Gospel: John 21:1-14

Thursday in the Octave of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Hugh of Rouen; Eighth Century Benedictine bishop of Rouen, Paris, and Bayeux, France, a nephew of Charles Martel and the son of Duke Drogo of Burgundy; he was named the bishop of Rouen in 722; he then moved to Paris and later to Bayeux; at the same time he was abbot of Fontenelles and Jumieges; at the close of his life, Hugh retired to Jumieges and died in 730 as a simple choir monk Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/9/26 Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Saint of the Day: St. Julia Billiart, 1751-1816; she took a vow of virginity while young and worked so hard for the poor that she collapsed, remaining a cripple until 1804 when she was miraculously cured; she stayed in Amiens, where the Institute of Notre Dame was founded by Julia and pious friends in 1804; in 1809 she was forced to move to Namur, and the Motherhouse was instituted there; by the time of her death, there were fifteen convents in operation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/8/26 Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Saint of the Day: St. John Baptist de La Salle, 1651-1719; ordained a priest at age 27; he became interested in the creation of schools for poor boys in Rheims, where he was stationed; he threw himself wholeheartedly into the work; the remainder of his life was closely entwined with the community of religious men he founded, the Brothers of the Christian School (also called Christian Brothers or De La Salle Brothers); afflicted with asthma and rheumatism in his last years, he died on Good Friday, 1719, at age 68 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/7/26 Gospel: John 20:11-18

This past Valentine's Day, love was in the air in St. Louis as the midwest called out to my romantic side. It was a delight returning to play for my cupid crew at Monarch Events... please enjoy the journey of my lonely hearts club set.

Holy Thursday Saint of the Day: St. Abundius; Fifth Century bishop and noted theologian who was born in Thessaloncia; he became the bishop of Como, Italy, and attended the Council of Constantinople in 450; he was sent by Pope St. Leo I the Great to the Emperor Theodosius II as an envoy of the Holy See; his mission led to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and to the Council of Milan in 452; Abundius served as the pope's representative in such councils, clearly stating the Church's role and concerns; he died in 469 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/26 Gospel: John 13:1-15

Wednesday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. Hugh of Grenoble, 1053-1132; born in the Dauphine region, and became a canon of the Cathedral in Valence; he became bishop of Grenoble in 1080, and attempted a massive reform of the diocese, but was discouraged, and retired to Chaise Dieu Abbey, becoming a Benedictine; Pope Gregory VII ordered him to return to Grenoble; he gave St. Bruno the land on which the Grande Chartreuse was built, starting the Carthusians; Hugh died April 1, 1132 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/1/26 Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25

Tuesday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. Guy of Pomposa, 1008-1046; born in Ravenna, Italy, and gave everything to the poor; he spent three years as a hermit on an island in the Po River; he became the abbot of St. Severus, and a much sought after spiritual advisor Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/31/26 Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-28

Monday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. John Climacus, 525-606; called "Climacus" because of his famous book, "The Climax," or, "The Ladder of Perfection"; a Syrian or Palestinian who started his eremitical life at sixteen, living for many years as a hermit on Sinai, then went to Thale; he authored "The Ladder of Perfection" to provide a comprehensive treatise on the ideal of Christian perfection and the virtues and vices of the monastic life; elected abbot of the monks of Mt. Sinai at the age of seventy, and died on Mt. Sinai Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/30/26 Gospel: John 12:1-11

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Tutilo; Ninth and Tenth Century Benedictine monk and artist; a member of the Benedictines at St. Gall, Switzerland, he distinguished himself through his abilities as a painter, sculptor, musician, poet, metalworker, and orator; he taught at the abbey school and was noted for his particular adherence to obedience; he died in 915 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/28/26 Gospel: John 11:45-56

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. John of Egypt; lived in the Fourth Century, and was one of the most famous early desert hermits, a noted prophet of his era; he was born in Egypt, and became a hermit at the age of 20; his hermitage had a single window opening to the public, from which he preached to vast crowds each weekend; he died in 394 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/27/26 Gospel: John 10:31-42

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Basil the Younger; Tenth Century hermit with gifts of prophecy; living near Constantinople, he was imprisoned and tortured as a spy; miracles and prophecies won him his freedom, and he returned to his hermitage with a disciple, Gregory; there he denounced the immorality of the aristocracy, including Princess Anastasia, an activity that brought him persecution; he died in 952 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/26/26 Gospel: John 8:51-59

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Aldemar; Eleventh Century abbot and miracle worker; born in Capua, Italy, and became a monk at Monte Cassino; Princess Aloara built a new convent, and Aldemar became the director of the religious in the established house; his abbot reassigned him to Monte Cassino, which angered the princess; there were even attempts on Aldemar's life; he fled, and established several more religious houses; he died in 1080 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/24/26 Gospel: John 8:21-30

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Enda; an Irishman, who became a monk and went on pilgrimage to Rome, where he was ordained; he returned to Ireland, built churches at Drogheda, and then secured from his brother-in-law King Oengus of Munster the island of Aran, where he built the monastery of Killeaney, from which ten other foundations on the island developed; with St. Finnian of Clonard, Enda is considered the founder of monasticism in Ireland Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/21/26 Gospel: John 7:40-53

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Photina; according to Greek legend, the Samaritan woman Jesus met at the well; she took to preaching the Gospel, received imprisonment, and was finally martyred at Carthage; another tradition states that Photina was put to death in Rome after converting the daughter of Emperor Nero and one hundred of her servants; she supposedly died in Rome with her sons Joseph and Victor, along with several other Christians Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/20/26 Gospel: John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

This week on Back to the 80s Radio, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day the way it felt back then—simple, social, and unforgettable. We're counting down our top five 80s-inspired St. Patrick's Day activities and drinks, taking you back to a time when the night was planned around great music, good company, and just enough mischief to make it memorable.From neon-lit parties to the sounds that filled the air, this episode blends the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with the energy of the 1980s—where every song meant something, and every moment felt earned. Turn it up, take the ride, and relive a St. Patrick's celebration the way it used to be.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/back-to-the-80s-radio--5883226/support.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Has #MeToo found it's limits? Jason shares an interesting story. Then St. Thomas MBB coach John Tauer joins him to talk about the Tommies making the NIT in their first season of post-season eligibility. 4pm: The legislative auditor's report out today is another jaw-dropper. Lou Raguse from KARE-11 has the latest details. Then on DeRusha-Eats, Jason learns about a traditional Irish St. Patrick's meal from food designer Shelagh Geraghty Mullen. 5pm: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., about how schools make decisions when it comes to random threats. Then on this St. Patrick's Day - how much of a role has luck played in your life?

David Rovics is a musician, songwriter, anarchist, and activist. I've been listening to David for over 20 years, having first discovered his music when the Iraq War jolted me awake and I started participating in the anti-war movement in the United States. If you're not familiar with him, you are about to learn why this is the perfect episode for St. Patrick's Day.

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Finian Lobhar; Sixth Century Irish abbot, a disciple of St. Columba; tradition credits him with founding a church and monastery at Innisfallen; after a stay in Clonmore, Finian Lobhar became abbot of Swords Abbey near Dublin; he may have returned to Clonmore in his later years; he became known as "Lobhar"--"the leper"--because he had contracted leprosy from a young boy whom he had cured of the disease; Finian died in 560 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/16/26 Gospel: John 4:43-54

Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Boniface Curitan; Seventh Century evangelist to the Picts and Scots; probably a Roman by birth, Boniface was the bishop of Ross, England; he introduced Roman observances into the British territories and founded a vast number of parishes; he died in 660 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/14/26 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

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Friday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Euphrasia of Constantinople, 380-410; a noble Roman; her mother entered a convent in Egypt, and Euphrasia, at the age of five, went with her; at the age of twelve, orphaned, she was commanded by Emperor Arcadius to marry a senator but received permission to give her wealth to the poor and remain a nun; she was known for her holiness Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/13/26 Gospel: Mark 12:28-34

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Peter of Nicomedia; Fourth Century chamberlain at the court of Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia; arrested for being a Christian when the last great persecution of the Church was launched; he was tortured, and eventually martyred in 303 A.D.; he is ranked as one of the first victims of the last persecution by the Roman Empire Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/12/26 Gospel: Luke 11:14-23

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Eulogius of Cordoba; Ninth Century Martyred priest of Cordoba, Spain, slain by the Moors, after his arrest in 850; Eulogius was a noted scholar of Scripture he wrote Exhortation to Martyrdom for two young virgin martyrs, Flora and Mary, who were beheaded; released, Eulogius was named archbishop of Cordoba or Toledo; before being consecrated, he aided Leocritia, a young Moorish woman who had converted to Christianity; they were caught and beheaded in 859 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/11/26 Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Macarius of Jerusalem; Fourth Century bishop of Jerusalem who helped St. Helena to locate the True Cross; when Helena discovered three crosses in Jerusalem, Macarius suggested that a seriously ill woman be touched with each one; one cured the woman instantly, and was identified as the True Cross; Macanus built a church over Christ’s sepulcher which was consecrated as a basilica; Macarius died in 335 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/10/26 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

This episode of the San Luis Obispo Real Estate Podcast features local attorney Ed Attala discussing the legalities and best practices for owning rental property in a college town. The conversation focuses on protecting investments, managing liability, and navigating the specific noise ordinances of San Luis Obispo. Key Strategies for Property Owners Ed Attala highlights three primary pillars for protecting a rental investment: Asset Protection via LLCs: Attala recommends purchasing rental properties within an LLC to shield personal assets (like your primary home or brokerage accounts) from liability in the event of an accident on the property, such as a trampoline injury. Insurance and Umbrella Policies: Owners should maintain robust insurance and an umbrella policy. Attala warns that owners must ensure their underlying policy limits match the umbrella's requirements; if a property's value has risen but the underlying insurance hasn't been updated, the umbrella policy may deny coverage during a claim. Well-Drafted Leases: A strong lease should include liquidated damages for violations, such as noise complaints, to give the landlord financial leverage to curb bad behavior. Attala also suggests requiring a parent guarantee on leases to ensure students stay accountable. Navigating the SLO Noise Ordinance The podcast goes into significant detail regarding how the City of San Luis Obispo handles noise complaints, which can be a major headache for landlords: The Warning Process: Initially, a student patrol (SNAP) may issue a Disturbance Advisement Card (DAC), which serves as a warning. The city then notifies the homeowner that their tenants are in violation. Escalating Fines: If the property is placed on the "premise list" due to repeated issues, sworn officers will respond to future calls. Fines start at $350 for a first citation, jumping to $700 for a second, and $1,000 for a third. Double Fines: During "Safety Enhancement Zones" (such as St. Patrick's Day/St. Fratty's or "WOW Week"), these fines are typically doubled. Administrative Citations: Landlords often receive an administrative citation equal to the tenant's fine, as the city expects the owner to control the property's behavior. Proactive Management Tips The participants suggest that the best way to avoid legal and city-related issues is through proactive relationship management: Encourage tenants to introduce themselves to neighbors and exchange phone numbers so neighbors call the tenants before calling the police. Small gestures, like taking in a neighbor's trash cans or tenants being respectful of "ultra-quiet hours" (10 PM to 7 AM), go a long way in maintaining neighborhood peace. For Real Estate Questions feel free to reach out Hal and the team at 805-781-3750. CADRE# 01111911

Friday of the Second Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Fridolin; Sixth Century Irishman, venerated as the "Apostle of the Upper Rhine"; he traveled to France and settled in Poitiers, rebuilding the monastery of St. Hilary which had been destroyed by Vandals; he then became a hermit on the Rhine, and built the abbey of Sackingen; he was known as "The Wanderer" because of his many evangelizing trips in the region; Fridolin died in 540 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/6/26 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Philip of Jesus, 1572-1597; born in Mexico City, he entered the Franciscans at Puebla but then departed the order in 1589 to journey to the Philippines as a trader; in 1590, he repented and returned to the Franciscan fold; his superiors commanded him to sail back to Mexico to be ordained a priest and, while on the way, his ship was caught in a storm and driven into the waters of Japan; landing in 1596, he was soon arrested and, with St. Peter Baptist, was put to death by crucifixion at Nagasaki in 1597 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/5/26 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Monday of the Second Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Agnes of Bohemia, 1200-1282; born in Prague, educated in the Cistercian convent; she was betrothed to Emperor Frederick II of Germany, but she refused this marriage, angering Frederick; but in time, he understood her decision, remarking, "If she had left me for a mortal man, I would have taken vengeance with the sword, but I cannot take offense because in preference to me she has chosen the King of Heaven"; Agnes became a Poor Claire at the monastery of St. Savior in Prague,which she had founded; during her religious life, she was gifted by miracles; she predicted the victory of her brother Wenceslaus over the duke of Austria Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/2/26 Gospel: Luke 6:36-38

Friday of the First Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Anne Line, 1563-1601; disowned by her father after she married a Catholic, Robert Line; Robert was arrested, exiled, and died in Flanders, Belgium; Anne remained in England, where she hid Catholic priests in a London safe house until her arrest; she was hanged in Tyburn Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/27/26 Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26

Thursday of the First Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Isabel of France, 1225-1270; sister of St. Louis and daughter of King Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile; she refused offers of marriage to continue her life of virginity consecrated to God; she ministered to the sick and the poor, and after the death of her mother, founded the Franciscan Monastery of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary; she lived there in austerity, but never became a nun and refused to become abbess; she died there in 1270 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/26/26 Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12