Reflections on Margaret, Queen of Scotland and Edmund Rich of Abingdon — 16 November 2025

Reflections on Margaret, Queen of Scotland and Edmund Rich of Abingdon

As we remember Margaret, Queen of Scotland's dedication to serving the poor and promoting education, let us also reflect on Edmund Rich of Abingdon's commitment to simplicity and humility.



May we be inspired by their examples to live lives of compassion, generosity, and humility, seeking to serve others with love and grace.

Dear Lord, thank you for the lives of Margaret, Queen of Scotland and Edmund Rich of Abingdon. May we be guided by their examples of faith, service, and humility, and may we strive to follow in their footsteps. Amen.

Go in peace, serving others with love and grace.

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Who were they?

Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Margaret, Queen of Scotland, was known for her devotion to God, her care for the poor, and her promotion of education. She was a compassionate leader who sought to serve others with love and grace.

Edmund Rich of Abingdon
Edmund Rich of Abingdon was a humble and devout monk who lived a life of simplicity and service. He was known for his commitment to prayer, his love for the poor, and his humility before God.

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