The next time you write a note or a letter to someone, remember the name of Alcuin (England, 8th century A.D.) He is the one who is credited with creating this style of writing of ease in communication through connecting letters together.
Also, if you believe that education is important for a strong society as well as for a growing faith, think of Alcuin. He established several schools and what is kinown as "scriptoria" which is the copying of ancient secular and religious manuscripts for preservation.
Since today (May 20) is when we celebrate Alcuin's feast day on the calendar of Christian saints, you might want to read a book or write that letter of encouragement you've been intending to write.
Almighty God, who in a rude and barbarous age raised up your deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may show forth your eternal truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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