Today is the memorial of Blessed Columba Marmion, priest. Born in Dublin, served as curate in Dundrum. Entered the Abbey of Maredsous, Belgium, 1886. Elected as abbot, he received his abbatial blessing in 1909. His spiritual writings were among the most influential of the 20th Century. \u201cJoy is the echo of God\u2019s life within us.\u201d
