Saint of the Day --- John Nepomucene Neumann, C.Ss.R. (1811-1860) Priest, Bishop of Philadelphia

Scripture of the Day --- Hebrews 11:32, 12:1-2 [Words attributed to Saint Paul or a Christian writer of the same era writing to Jewish Christians] Time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets... Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God (RSV)

Word of the Day --- nonsectarian -- said of an organization or action that is not limited to, or for the benefit of, or directed toward a particular religion or religious sect or denomination

Place of the Day --- Warnerville, New York, USA -- 42°39'42"N, 74°30'17"W -- a hamlet in the Schoharie valley on Highways 7 & 10 about 1 mile WSW of the town of Cobleskill and about 25 miles WSW of the city of Schenectady. This location is near the northern limits of the Catskill Mountains.