
October 27 + Blessed Emilina
Born in the 12th century in France, Emilina was a devout soul who deeply desired to do God’s will. She was led to the Cistercian Abbey of Boulancourt in Longeville, France, but did not gain entrance into the community.
Instead, Emilina led a solitary life near the abbey and followed the Cistercian rule as much as she could. She had a deep prayer life, highlighted by extreme fasts and mortification. Emilina went barefoot all year round and her prophetic gifts soon attracted the attention of others.
Pilgrims from around the region would flock to Emilina for her spiritual guidance. She was known to predict with accuracy future events, but was most concerned with the visitor’s relationship with God. Humility marked her interaction with everyone and she never used her heavenly gifts for selfish gain.
Since she neither married nor professed vows with any religious community, Blessed Emilina is known as the Patron Saint of single lay women.
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