I have had a lot of parishioners tell me that they did not learn a lot about specific saints while growing up Catholic, even some who went to Catholic school. That surprises me, because I so enjoy learning about the saints and there is so much we can learn from each of them. Today, we commemorate the feast day of a saint who lived way back in the 13th century: St Elizabeth of Hungary. Born in Hungary to a noble family, she was betrothed to a young prince in Germany at a young age. She had a wonderful loving relationship with her husband, but his family resented her piety and her love for the poor. At one point, she and her husband opened up the royal granaries to the hungry in a time of terrible famine. Her young husband Ludwig died at a young age while traveling to the Crusades. Her husband’s family thrust Elizabeth and her young children out of the royal household. She lived a holy humble life, living in a small cottage and working to support her children. She was admired by many for her holiness, her charity, and her example of faith. Even the rich families who once scorned her grew to admire her faith and charity. She died at the young age of 24 and was canonized only 4 years later.
Elizabeth of Hungary very much exemplifies the values of stewardship to which we are all called as disciples of Christ. All of us are to use our talents, our gifts, our time, our treasures, and our interests in service to the Lord and to his people. This can manifest itself in different forms. The lives of the saints give us great examples of stewardship.
Below is a link to a Youtube video on stewardship from the Diocese of Charleston. It gives a great summary of the values of stewardship to which we are all called. Blessings to all of you. I hope you have a wonderful end to your week. See you at Mass this weekend. Blessings. Father Lincoln.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IexjUqXYcts
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