Today we meet a brave and pious lady: St. Genevieve, protector of Paris.Lived from about 419 to 512
Hometown: Nanterre, France
Feast Day: January 3rd.
St. Genevieve had the composure of a saint from a young age. At 7 years old, she met Sts. Germanus and Lupus. St. Germanus became attracted to her and told her parents that she was destined to live a life devoted to God and that others would follow her example. Later, she and two other companions would receive the religious veil from the Bishop of Paris. She lived a prayerful and virtuous life, and fasted for her entire life, only eating two meals a week. Because of her visions and miracles she was often scorned by others. However, around 451 the Huns were going to take over Paris, and the citizens were preparing to flee. Genevieve told them to trust in God and do penance, as heaven would protect them. The citizens turned to God and the Huns took a different direction away from the city. Thus she is the protector of France. For more information:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06413f.htm
St. Genevieve, you paved the way with your holy life for the people in France. Teach us to trust in God completely like you did, and know that God is always protecting us no matter what crazy situation we may find ourselves in.
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