In these days, therefore, let us add something beyond the wonted measure of our service, such as private prayers and abstinence in food and drink. Let each one, over and above the measure prescribed for him, offer God something of his own freewill in the joy of the Holy Spirit.ST BENEDICT“RULE 49” IN THE BOOK OF CATHOLIC QUOTATIONS ED. JOHN CHAPLIN (JOHN CALDER, 1957)St David’s preaching was simple yet profound. His dying words to his monks were: “Be joyful, keep the faith and do the little things.” May St David’s message, in all its simplicity and richness, continue to resound in Wales today, drawing the hearts of its people to renewed love for Christ and his Church.POPE BENEDICT XVISPECIAL ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF WALES, WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL, SEPTEMB