St. Scholastica
Feast 02-10 · Canonized pre-congregation
Patron of
About
Scholastica was born in Nursia, Italy, around 480, the twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia. Consecrated to God from childhood, she founded a community of nuns near Monte Cassino, living under the rule her brother wrote for monks.
Benedict and Scholastica met once a year at a house between their monasteries to speak of spiritual things. At their final meeting, when Benedict prepared to leave, Scholastica prayed that he might stay, and a sudden storm prevented his departure. She told him, "I asked you and you would not listen; I asked my God and he heard me."
She died three days later, around 543, and Benedict saw her soul ascend to heaven in the form of a dove. She is venerated as the patron saint of nuns and is invoked against storms and rain.
Prayer
St. Scholastica, whose prayer brought the storm that kept your brother at your side, teach us to ask God with the confidence of a child, for He hears those who love Him. Amen.