Monday, November 17, 2025
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Memorial
Princess and widow who spent her wealth on a hospital for the poor and joined the Franciscan Third Order (d. 1231).
Readings of the day
Joyful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple
“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49
After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus
A prayer with Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Lord, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Nativity
- The Presentation
- The Finding in the Temple
Coming up
- The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Nov 21 · Memorial
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSun, Nov 23 · Solemnity
- First Sunday of AdventSun, Nov 30 · Sunday
- The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Dec 8 · Solemnity
- Our Lady of GuadalupeFri, Dec 12 · Feast
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