January 15
Mauro (†584)
Benedictine religious
Saint Benedict, recently named patron saint of Europe, considered him the best of his disciples.
Biography
When Saint Benedict died, Mauro was appointed his successor as superior of the Benedictine Order, which came to have immense influence in all European monasteries and other continents.
Practical advice
Whenever you have the opportunity, help a colleague before they have to ask you and start again with humility if it doesn't go well.
Example of
PrayerObedienceConsecrated life