Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Gertrude the Great

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a German saint Gertrude the Great.

Last updated on September 18, 2024.

Gertrude the Great was a German Benedictine nun and mystic. She is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church and by The Episcopal Church. In addition to being commemorated in the Episcopal Calendar of Saints on November 19, Gertrude is inscribed in the General Roman Calendar for optional celebration throughout the Roman Rite, as a memorial on November 16.

German - Saint | January 6, 1256 - November 17, 1302

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It is a fearful mistake to believe that because our wishes are not accomplished they can do no harm.

Gertrude the Great

Angels constantly guard the clients of this Blessed Virgin from the assaults of Hell.

Gertrude the Great

Soften my hard self-opinionatedness, which time has hardened so exceedingly!

Gertrude the Great

Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever.

Gertrude the Great

Property -- the more common it becomes the more holy it becomes.

Gertrude the Great

Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown... Man should always firmly believe that God sends just that trial which is most beneficial for him.

Gertrude the Great

Let the soul who is desirous of advancing in perfection hasten to My Sacred Heart.

Gertrude the Great

I understand that, each time we contemplate with desire and devotion the Host in which is hidden Christ's Eucharistic Body, we increase our merits in heaven and secure special joys to be ours later in the beatific vision of God

Gertrude the Great

Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Gertrude the Great

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