Do Good, Regardless Of The Reception
Posted by Warm Southern Breeze on Friday, November 17, 2017
During her marriage to the German Prince Louis, Saint Elizabeth of
Hungary (1207-31), sometimes also known as St. Elizabeth of Thuringia, gained a reputation for generosity to the poor and sick. But Louis’ family was hostile to Elizabeth and her open-handed ways, and when he died in an epidemic, her enemies sent her and her children into a life of poverty. After recovering from this blow, Elizabeth, inspired by the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, established a small house of hospitality, and for the last years of her short life served the poor, the elderly, and the sick. It’s ironic how being generous can make a person unpopular. But there is never any shame in serving Christ’s poor. Make a habit of helping the aged, ill, and destitute around you.
Leave a Reply