February 7th
St Romuald (956-1026), Abbot, Confessor, Founder; Ravenna, Italy

"How happy were the ancient hermits, who had such habitations!  With what tranquility could they serve God, free from the tumult of the world!"

St John of the Cross (1542-1591), Confessor, Founder, Doctor of the Church; Feast day 
November 24th

"A soul that is attached to any creature will never attain perfect union with God, even though that soul possess many other virtues."