About Saint Colette of Corbie
Colette, born in Corbie in 1381, lived first as a recluse before undertaking reform of the Poor Clares. With ecclesial authorization, she restored strict poverty, prayer, and community discipline in monasteries across France and neighboring lands. The Colettine reform she inspired endured because her austerity was joined to wise governance and care for sisters.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Colette of Corbie
God of renewing grace, you called Saint Colette from hidden prayer to reform communities with courage and wisdom. Through her intercession, renew religious life, help us surrender needless possessions, and let every reform begin with our own conversion. Amen.
