Summary of St. Gertrude the Great's Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great

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#1 The 13th century was a century of saints and of great note for the Church. It was marked by the establishment of the great orders of St. Dominic and St. Francis, and by the death of St. Louis, a victim to his love of Jesus crucified.

#2 The Saint was chosen to assist others during her lifetime by her merits and intercession, as well as by the gift of counsel which she was especially favored with. She was especially designed by Providence to assist others by her merits and intercession, as well as the gift of counsel.

#3 The Virgin Saint Gertrude was loved by God very much. He showed her a precious stone on His heart, in the form of a triangle, made of trefoils, the beauty and brilliancy of which cannot be described. He said to her: I always wear this jewel as a pledge of the affection which I have for My spouse.

#4 Gertrude was a beloved saint in a community of saints. She was often prayed for, and she heard these words: The faults which appear in Gertrude may rather be called steps in perfection, for it would be almost impossible for human weakness to be preserved from the blasts of vainglory amid the abundance of graces which I continuously operate in her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Apr 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669395218

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Insights on St. Gertrude the Great's Life and Revelations of St Gertrude the Great

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The 13th century was a century of saints and of great note for the Church. It was marked by the establishment of the great orders of St. Dominic and St. Francis, and by the death of St. Louis, a victim to his love of Jesus crucified.

#2

The Saint was chosen to assist others during her lifetime by her merits and intercession, as well as by the gift of counsel which she was especially favored with. She was especially designed by Providence to assist others by her merits and intercession, as well as the gift of counsel.

#3

The Virgin Saint Gertrude was loved by God very much. He showed her a precious stone on His heart, in the form of a triangle, made of trefoils, the beauty and brilliancy of which cannot be described. He said to her: I always wear this jewel as a pledge of the affection which I have for My spouse.

#4

Gertrude was a beloved saint in a community of saints. She was often prayed for, and she heard these words: The faults which appear in Gertrude may rather be called steps in perfection, for it would be almost impossible for human weakness to be preserved from the blasts of vainglory amid the abundance of graces which I continuously operate in her.

#5

The Saint’s patience in sickness and trial was unbreakable. She had a special gift of prophecy or foreknowledge, and she used it to give advice with promptness. She believed that God would be glorified by her gifts, and that they would be multiplied a hundredfold.

#6

The troubles of the times did not affect the monastery of Rodersdorf. The Saint was elected Abbess in 1294, and she continued to guide her spiritual children for forty years. She was distinguished for charity and zeal.

#7

The life of the young Abbess was not to be dedicated exclusively to active service. She was taught that exterior zeal should have its limits, however holy the end for which it labored. She was also taught that contemplation was not only necessary for the individual soul, but also to promote the glory of God in others.

#8

The union of the Saint with her Lord became so intimate that she even feared death no longer. She had a sweet and holy attachment to the things she used for holy purposes, and she loved them because her writings were the work for which Providence had given her to the Church.

#9

The life of St. Gertrude was so perfect, and she was always ready to do whatever pleased her Beloved. She could not stand the imperfections of others, and she saw them as flaws that would sully her own heart.

#10

The saint was told that her union with her spouse would become even more perfect, that she would receive the gifts of God with even greater abundance, and that she would obtain such a perfect union with him that she would only see what God wanted her to see with her eyes, hear what he wanted her to hear with her ears, and speak what he wanted her to speak with her lips.

#11

Those who give themselves up to God receive His gifts without reserve. They do His will, and He accomplishes theirs. The will of the Bridegroom and the bride is one.

#12

The Saint was also able to obtain the favor she asked for, despite the fact that the Will of God did not comply with her request. She was told that her prayers had not failed in their effect, and was given another spiritual favor in return.

#13

Gertrude was frequently consulted on all matters, and she was often afraid that her words and advice would instead hinder than help those who sought her out. But she was consoled by the promise of God that he would never allow anyone unworthy of receiving his body and blood to ask her advice on such matters.

#14

The Saint was amazed at how great promises could be made to her, and she asked God how He could bestow His graces on such a vile creature. The Lord replied, The Universal Church allows that I formerly said to Peter alone, ‘Whatever you shall loose on earth, it shall be loosed in heaven.

#15

When St. Mechtilde was given the task of writing down her visions, she was extremely humbled. But her Spouse reassured her that all of this was done to spread devotion to His love.

#16

God often inspired his saints to do things that would cause scandal among the public, though not with the intention of giving them scandal. We should never abstain from doing good work in order to maintain a false peace with those who would scandalize the public.

#17

St. Gertrude was asked by St. Mechtilde to obtain two graces from God: patience and mildness. She was told that the sweetness that filled her with a perfect tranquility came from the Lord dwelling in her peace.

#18

St. Gertrude was a great Saint who was able to receive communications from Jesus in a audible voice early in her life, but as she grew in her faith and devotion, these communications changed. She would only receive inspirations in spirit, and she would use these inspirations to help others.

#19

The Saint was elected Abbess on May 3, 1294, and governed her monastery for forty years, six months, and fourteen days. She was a great mother to the children whom God gave her, and she nourished them with the fruit of the most excellent virtues.

#20

The Saint was