She also wanted to resign all her possessions, but I dissuaded her out of love for the poor. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Antonios Naguib, Patriarch of Alexandria for Copts, Egypt; 3. Joseph not only volunteered the tomb, but also “wrapped [the body] in a clean linen shroud” and took the initiative to have Him placed in it. This Irish blessing is what we all need to he... SpaceX’s ‘Resilience’ commanded by astronaut ... © Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church 1 Grove Pl Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Phone: 412-882-8744 Fax: 412-882-8320. Sts. However, the festivities and apparent glory concealed the ambition of feudal princes who were frequently warring with each other and in conflict with the royal and imperial authorities. It must have been seen as somewhat scandalous for a respected member of the Council to seek the body of a convicted “terrorist” and “traitor” against Rome. The tomb that our Lord borrowed from Joseph of Arimathea in death became a church after His resurrection. As soon as her life began, she had responsibilities from being a royal pressed upon her. But it is much more. Her happy childhood was suddenly interrupted when some knights arrived from distant Thuringia to escort her to her new residence in Central Germany. Elizabeth, together with her sister and three brothers, spent only the first four years of her childhood at the Hungarian court. Archbishop emeritus Raúl Eduardo Vela Chiriboga of Quito, Ecuador; 14. At the age of 14 she married Louis who was 21. Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate himself and asked for the body. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with Christ's power to serve the human person and the whole of mankind. St. Elizabeth is a true inspiration, especially for all healthcare workers, nurses and doctors. A MASS IN SPANISH AND ONE IN ENGLISH WILL BE CELEBRATED DURING THE WEEKEND IN OUR PARISH BUILDING. In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. We think of hospitality as offering guests food and drink and a place to stay for the night. Saint Peter's Square Wednesday, 20 October 2010. With her profound sensitivity, Elizabeth saw the contradictions between the faith professed and Christian practice. Louis, also was quite religious. Every day I realize how blessed and privileged I am to be a Glenmary Home Missioner. She always tried to carry out the most humble services and repugnant tasks. Elizabeth diligently practiced works of mercy: she would give food and drink to those who knocked at her door, she procured clothing, paid debts, cared for the sick and buried the dead. It was he who reported the following event to Pope Gregory ix: “On Good Friday in 1228, having placed her hands on the altar in the chapel of her city, Eisenach, to which she had welcomed the Friars Minor, in the presence of several friars and relatives Elizabeth renounced her own will and all the vanities of the world. If you are new to the area or a new parishioner to our church, please stop by the parish office to register or click here to download registration information. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. At age 20 her husband died of disease. In the ensuing years, while Ludwig learned the knightly profession, Elizabeth and her companions studied German, French, Latin, music, literature and embroidery. All rights reserved. St. Elizabeth of Hungary was born in 1207 in Hungary. She took a risk and gave up her own bed to a leper. Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Major Penitentiary; 6. The testimonies of her holiness were so many and such that after only four years Pope Gregory ix canonized her and, that same year, the beautiful church built in her honour at Marburg was consecrated. At the age of 14 she married Louis who was 21. This is related in a letter of Conrad of Marburg, St. Elizabeth’s spiritual director. Elizabeth left her homeland with a rich dowry and a large entourage, including her personal ladies-in-waiting, two of whom were to remain faithful friends to the very end. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary’s Story. Domenico Bartolucci, former Choir Master of the Pontifical Sistine Chapel Choir, Italy. It was he that St. Elizabeth drew inspiration from. To Contact Us. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. I get to enter sacred spaces with my encounters and interactions with the people of God. After about 10 days, she asked for the doors to be closed so that she might be alone with God. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Proclaiming Christ & Making Disciples. Upon all of you, I invoke God’s abundant blessings. 1420 S. Sappington Road Crestwood, MO 63126 314.968.0760 Contact the Parish Office. The amazing thing about being a Glenmary volunteer is that the Glenmary spirit of ecumenism and charity is everywhere. Shortly after her birth, her parents promised Elizabeth in marriage to Louis, son of Hermann I, landgrave of Thüringen, Germany. She opened her apron to show him and, instead of bread, it was full of magnificent roses. Elizabeth's marriage was profoundly happy: she helped her husband to raise his human qualities to a supernatural level and he, in exchange, stood up for his wife's generosity to the poor and for her religious practices. She herself was one of the caretakers there.