SAINT SCHOLASTICA (c. 480-543)
February 10
	What we know about Saint Scholastica is credited to the writings of her twin brother Benedict, who was a great reformer of monastic life and founder of the convent of Monte Cassino. Following the example of her brother, Scholastica founded a second monastery for women in Plombariola. Since entry to people of the opposite sex was prohibited in both communities, Benedict and Scholastica met once a year at an intermediate point to pray and talk about spiritual life. According to sources, when it was time to say goodbye during their last meeting, Scholastica insisted that Benedict stay rather than returning to the convent, but he refused. Then, Scholastica implored God for her brother to remain and the response was a copious storm, such that leaving was unthinkable. Benedict recognized in this action not only the will of God, but also the request that his sister had made to the same God they loved so much. Three days later, Scholastica was called to the eternal homeland. Scholastica valued small things and trust in God.
—Meghan McDonagh