FD of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, one of a number of European royalty who caught the spirit of Franciscan poverty.
@RobertEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
17 Nov 2019
St Elizabeth of Hungary d Nov 17 1231 at 24. Betrothed as a child to the prince of Thuringia, she went on to have a happy marriage and bore 3 children. But her in-laws disapproved of her piety and inordinate charity toward the poor and sick. She nursed lepers with her own hands.
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Nov 17, 2020 · 2:59 PM UTC

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"Inordinate charity toward the poor and sick:" a phrase for our time. You're the best to follow around Twitter, Mr. Ellsberg. Thanks.
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Thank you!
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I use your reflections with my high school students of theology class, most of whom are not Catholic and who are persons 'of color'. They've appreciated your emphases upon service and God's graciousness. *THANK YOU* for your work and faith, Mr. Ellsberg!
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Send them my warm regards!
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