Memorial of Saints (July 12)

John Gualbert, abbot; Nabor and Felix, martyrs; Veronica; Jason, martyr; Hermagoras and Fortunatus, martyrs; John the Iberian, abbot; John Jones, priest and martyr

John Gualbert (d. 1073 A.D.) repented after revenging on the death of his brother. He became a Benedictine monk. When he felt that he was to be made abbot, he left and founded a monastery of his own at Vallombrosa, near Fiesole. He followed the primitive Rule of St. Benedict. He and his monks became known as the Vallombrosans. They stressed charity and poverty. Their way of life spread all through Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Lombardy. John Gualbert was canonized in 1193 A.D.