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St. John Gualbert
Founder of the Vallombrosians and Patron of Forest Workers iaOÉl
Life and historical setting
John Gualbert (995–1073) is remembered in the Church as founder of the Vallombrosians and Patron of Forest Workers iaOÉl. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Florence.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with John Gualbert include abbot, religious role. The religious family connected with this vocation is Benedictines.
John Gualbert later became a priest, he was admired for his powers of prophecy and healing, and several popes sought his counsel. John Gualbert's earthly life ended at age 80, a humble man who showed the world how to live like Jesus Christ.
The enduring witness of John Gualbert is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and religious life and community. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
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Gospel encounter and discipleship
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Prayer and contemplation
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Religious life and community
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Founding and renewal
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Martyrdom and sacrifice
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Faithful endurance
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Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of John Gualbert is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and religious life and community. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of John Gualbert, strengthen us in steadfast prayer, trust in God, and hope during sorrow or uncertainty. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Current Vatican News calendar listing; local and religious calendars may add other observances.
Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.