US Catholic: TODAY'S SAINT (Blessed Adeline)

BLESSED ADELINE

Abbess

Sister of Blessed Vitale, Abbot of Savigny, Blessed Adeline was introduced to the religious life by him. She rose to become the first Abbeess of the monastery founded at Mortain in 1105 or 1115 by Count William of Mortain. The Rule followed by this religious house was that of St. Benedict together with a few observances drawn from the Cistercian tradition.

Because of the color of their habit the religious came to be called the "White Ladies." After a life dedicated to prayer , Mortification, and charitable works, Blessed Adeline was called to her reward in 1125. Such was her reputation for sanctity that shortly afterward she began to be honored as one of the Blessed and her remains were solimnly transferred together with those of her brother and other religious of Savigny.

PRAYER

God, You inspired Blessed Adiline t strive for perfect

charity and so attain Your Kingdom at the end of her

pilgrimage on earth. Strengthen us through her inter-

cession that we may advance rejoicing in the way of

love. Amen.

Feast: October 20