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

First Mystery: The Annunciation

“Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.”Luke 1:38

The angel Gabriel is sent by God to a virgin of Nazareth named Mary and tells her she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit and bear a Son, who will be called the Son of the Most High. Mary gives her humble, free consent.

Fruit of the mystery: Humility

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

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