Today is also the Optional Memoria of St Norbert, the twelfth century Founder of the Premonstratensian Order, also known as the Norbertines.

He said: ‘A talkative, over-curious, and restless person is like an oven which is open and exposed on all sides, and which keeps no heat …’

When we come to prayer, we need to close the door of our heart and there attend to the One who awaits us there. He will surely bless our efforts.

May St Norbert pray for us, and may God bless you this day.