St. Godeberta was born in about 640 in France and died about 700. Her feast day was yesterday.
Godeberta’s parents planned to make a good match for her, so took her to Clovis II’s court. There, the girl met with the bishop who became St. Eligius, and he told her he hoped she would think of entering religious life. Godeberta discerned that was what she was to do, and she established a convent in a small palace the king provided.
Godeberta’s good works are said to have included powerful prayers that put out a fire threatening her town.
Today’s lectionary readings include this from Ezekiel 37:26: “My dwelling shall be with them; I 
will be their God, and they will be my people.”
Are family members and friends always complimenting you on something you do well? Perhaps it’s the way you sing or write or the patience you show in helping children or the elderly. How can you put this gift to work to serve the Lord?
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