This saint was a remarkable woman. Descended from a line of kings, she was the mother of two saints, SS. Gertrude and Deotila. After her husband’s death she became a nun, devoted her wealth to the erection of churches and convents, and spent her last years in entire seclusion in a convent cell.

Who shall find a valiant woman? Far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no need of spoils. ~Epistle

Oh, how great thanks am I bound to render unto Thee, for Thou hast vouchsafed to show me and all the faithful a right and a good way to Thine everlasting kingdom. ~Imitation: Book III

Ideal~ St. Bertha shows us how much good can be accomplished by those who are ever on the alert to further the greater glory of God. As a mother in her home and as nun in her convent she had one aim in view – to do something for God.

Today~At least five times today stop for just a second and ask yourself: Why am I doing this?

Slogan~ All for the greater honor and glory of God.

~A Character Calendar
Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Mary Charitas
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