St. Gertrude of Nivelles
Benedictine abbess, the daughter of Blessed Pepin of Landen and Blessed Itta of Ida. Itta founded Nivelles Abbey and installed Gertrude as abbess in 639. Gertrude was a mystic, gifted with visions. She befriended the Irish saints Foillian and Ultan. Gertrude is a patroness of travelers and gardeners.
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St. Michael the Archangel
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St. Gabriel, the Archangel
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St. Bernardine of Siena
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St. Bertin
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Reading 1, Judges 2:11-19
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