Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity

"Believe that He loves you. He wants to help you Himself in the struggles which you must undergo. Believe in His Love, His exceeding Love."
- Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880 - 1906)

Today is the feast day of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity. Elizabeth was born on July 18, 1880, at Avor (a military camp near Bourges), France. She was spirited, strong, and sometimes violent. After her First Communion, her violent outbursts were less frequent because of her great love for Christ and the Eucharist's transforming effects. She spent her youth like most young girls her age: dancing, traveling, playing tennis and the piano, etc. However, she was also involved heavily in her parish. She taught children the catechism, helped the sick, and prayed very much. At the age of 21, she entered the Carmel at Dijon despite her mother's opposition. In 1906, Elizabeth was plagued with Addison's disease (then incurable) and passed away that year when she was 26. She was beatified in 1984 by Bl. Pope John Paul II. 

Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, pray for us!

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Picture Of And Information About Bl. Elizabeth Taken From:

http://www.kilmacudcarmel.ie/elizabeth.html#quotes

http://www.elisabeth-dijon.org/v_en/Life.html

http://ascenttomtcarmel.blogspot.com/2011/08/bl-elizabeth-of-trinity.html