The Basics: Born 594 in France; died 684 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, June 8. Wife, mother, woman religious.
The Story: Things didn’t quite work out as expected for Eustadiola. The daughter of a noble family in Bourges, Eustadiola married at a young age. The couple proceeded to have a son, and sometime thereafter, perhaps not long, Eustadiola was widowed–a very 
wealthy widow, one might add.
Like other storied saints, Eustadiola chose to leave all that wealth behind. She established a convent, and her jewels and other finery were used to embellish Church items such as chalices. She joined the women she served as abbess in embroidering and trimming altar materials and priestly vestments. Unlike the other nuns, Eustadiola herself was not cloistered; she visited a neighboring basilica daily. The life must have suited her; she lived to the age of ninety.
What We Can Learn from Eustadiola: Let’s remain open to what seem to be detours on the path we think we’re to follow, confident in the Lord’s guidance and love.
Eustadiola’s Wisdom: “Beloved daughters, let us pray God for mercy and pardon for our sins.”
To Learn More About Eustadiola: Read the entry about her in Sainted Women of the Dark Ages.
To Learn More About Other Women Saints and Blesseds: Come back next week, or consider buying my book, Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration.
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