Tuesday Basics
Optional Memorial of St. Sharbel (Charbel) Makhloof, priest Born in 1828, Sharbel Makhluf was a monk and priest of the Marionite Order in Annaya, Lebanon, who spent many hours praying before the Blessed Sacrament. He later lived as a hermit of his order. He celebrated Mass close to noon so as to devote the morning to preparation, and the rest of the day to thanksgiving. He died in 1898. Today's Mass Readings On This Day in Catholic History: 1216 - Cencio Savelli is consecrated as Pope Honorius III . Birthdays: 1725 - John Newton , English cleric and hymnist (d. 1807) 1802 - Alexandre Dumas, père , French writer, author of Three Musketeers (d. 1870) 1936 - Ruth Buzzi , American actress and comedian 1942 - Chris Sarandon , American actor 1951 - Lynda Carter , American actress ("Wonder Woman") Birthday Highlight of the Day: My sister, Maureen, was born today. Happy birthday, Maureen!