This week in our Saintly Summer series, we reflect on St. Hildegard of Bingen, a woman of remarkable wisdom and curiosity. A novice, writer, scientist, and spiritual leader, St. Hildegard was so respected for her wisdom that popes and kings sought her advice. Her life reminds us to remain curious, continue growing in the talents God has given us, and recognize the many gifts He has placed in our lives. When we place those gifts in God’s hands, His grace can do beautiful things through us.

Key Takeaways:
– God has given each of us unique gifts and talents.
– Our gifts are meant to be used in service of God and others.
– We should trust God with the gifts He has given us and remain open to where He is leading us.

Saintly Summer: Full Text

Our saint for today is Saint Hildegard and Saint Hildegard was a novice, a writer, a scientist. She was really a woman ahead of her own time, and she was so smart. And so wise, that even the popes and some kings sought her for advice. And from Saint Hildegard, we can learn to stay curious, to always want to grow those talents that God has given us. And today, we can ask her to pray for us so that we can recognize all those good things that God has given us, and that we can stay curious, and that we can always recognize all the beautiful things that God can do with us. And so Saint Hildegard, pray for us that we may let God’s grace create a masterpiece with our life.