Prayer & Reflection

Celebrating St. Margaret of Scotland on June 10.

Saint Margaret of Scotland, born a princess and later queen, embodied the delicate balance of grace and grit. Living in the 11th century, she brought not only royal dignity to the Scottish court but also a vibrant, reforming spirit rooted in prayer, charity, and wisdom. Her marriage to King Malcolm III was a true partnership, one in which she helped civilize court customs and reform the Church in Scotland—guiding with a gentle strength that won over both nobles and commoners.

Despite her royal status, Margaret led a profoundly ascetic life. She rose early to pray, served orphans and the poor with her own hands, and sought Christ’s presence in every decision. Her court was as much a school of virtue as a seat of power.

For Catholic professionals today, Saint Margaret is a stunning reminder that faithfulness and leadership are not opposites. She challenges us to think of our own roles—whether in government, business, education, or the arts—as arenas of transformation. Her example urges us to dignify our work with integrity, uplift our teams with compassion, and shape our workplaces into communities of virtue.

Whether you’re overseeing operations or raising a family, managing people or designing systems, Saint Margaret reminds us that leadership guided by holiness is always possible—and desperately needed. Let her life inspire you to pursue excellence with humility and to weave mercy into every meeting, project, and task.

Celebrating St. Margaret of Scotland on June 10.

Saint Margaret of Scotland, born a princess and later queen, embodied the delicate balance of grace and grit. Living in the 11th century, she brought not only royal dignity to the Scottish court but also a vibrant, reforming spirit rooted in prayer, charity, and wisdom. Her marriage to King Malcolm III was a true partnership, one in which she helped civilize court customs and reform the Church in Scotland—guiding with a gentle strength that won over both nobles and commoners.

Despite her royal status, Margaret led a profoundly ascetic life. She rose early to pray, served orphans and the poor with her own hands, and sought Christ’s presence in every decision. Her court was as much a school of virtue as a seat of power.

For Catholic professionals today, Saint Margaret is a stunning reminder that faithfulness and leadership are not opposites. She challenges us to think of our own roles—whether in government, business, education, or the arts—as arenas of transformation. Her example urges us to dignify our work with integrity, uplift our teams with compassion, and shape our workplaces into communities of virtue.

Whether you’re overseeing operations or raising a family, managing people or designing systems, Saint Margaret reminds us that leadership guided by holiness is always possible—and desperately needed. Let her life inspire you to pursue excellence with humility and to weave mercy into every meeting, project, and task.