The Basics: Born in France; died about 665 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, September 22. Wife, mother, woman religious.
The Story: For some of us, life seems to flow along like a peaceful river; for others, there are rapids and falls. The life of Sadalberga was more along the lines of the latter.
The legend goes that this saint was blind as a child and was miraculously cured by Eustaces of Luxeuil, who himself would become a saint. 
Born into nobility, Sadalberga was married off at a relatively young age, only to be widowed just two months later. She took this opportunity to move into a religious community. But, the times and politics being what they were, the king had her removed and remarried to a nobleman. It’s safe to assume there was likely some mutual love and respect in the relationship; the couple had five children. When the children were grown, both Sadalberga and her husband entered religious life, him as a hermit.
Eventually, Sadalberga founded a monastery at Laon, France, where it is said she on occasion exhibited telepathic gifts. Upon her death, she was succeeded as abbess by her daughter.
What We Can Learn from Sadalberga: Even when earthly pressures beyond our control take us away from God’s plan, He has a way of bringing us back to where He wants us. Pray for faith and patience in a situation where you are unable to carry out right now what you believe the Lord is asking of you.
To Learn More About Sadalberga: 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.
