Today the Church remembers the
life and ministry of Elizabeth of Hungary (7 July 1207 to 17 November 1231), a
princess who was concerned with the poor and the sick. She was married at the age of 14 and widowed
at the age of 20. After her husband's
death she sent her children away and regained her dowry, using the money to
build a hospital where she herself served the sick. During an epidemic, Elizabeth sold all of her
jewels to build a hospital. That is why so many hospitals are named after
her. Elizabeth is an example of
selflessness and generosity to those who are vulnerable, the poor and the sick.
Let us pray: Almighty
God, by your grace your servant Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and honored
Jesus in the poor of this world: Grant that we, following her example, may with
love and gladness serve those in any need or trouble, in the name and for the
sake of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
This Sunday is
the Feast of Christ the King and our own Thanksgiving Day celebration at St.
Augustine’s.
Please remember everyone on our Prayer List, and
especially the people of Paris.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski
St. Augustine of Hippo
Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
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