Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

This November 17 is the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Saint Elizabeth was born in 1207 and was the daughter of Andrew, the King of Hungary. She married Louis, Landgrave of Thuringia and they had three children. She devoted herself to prayer and meditation. Following her husbands death, she embraced a life of poverty and erected a hospital in which she served the sick. Saint Elizabeth died in 1231 (Magnificat, 246). The opening prayer for the Mass today says that the Father helped Elizabeth of Hungary to recognize and honor Christ in the poor of the world. Our prayer is that Saint Elizabeth's intercession will help us to serve our brothers and sisters in time of need and trouble. We are to see the face of Christ in one another. Let us pray that Saint Elizabeth of Hungary will intercede for us and help us to imitate Christ as we reach out in service to others. Have a blessed day!!!