Read entire reflection online >>> October 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious—Optional Memorial 1174–1243 Patron Saint of brides, widows, duchesses, those whose children have died, and difficult marriages Invoked against jealousy Canonized by Pope Clement IV on March 26, 1267 Liturgical Color: White Quote: The greater one is by birth, the greater one must be in virtue, and the more distinguished we are in station, the more we must distinguish ourselves by our conduct, in order to be a bright example to others. ~Maxim attributed to Saint Hedwig Prayer: Saint Hedwig, you were born of noble and wealthy lineage, yet you never allowed that to deter you from holiness. Instead, you used all you had for the glory of God and the advancement of the Church. Please pray for me, that I may use all I have been given in life for God’s glory and never for selfish or vain purposes. Saint Hedwig, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: mycatholic.life Copyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons