22 November - St Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr

St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, and also the patroness of sacred music. Cecilia fasted regularly and performed many charitable works and acts of penance out of love for God. When she refused to renounce her faith, her executioners tried to behead her, but Cecilia was still alive. As her life slowly ebbed away, she continued to preach to those who came to visit.