FEBRUARY 26TH 2003
ST. ISABEL OF FRANCE
Virgin ( 1225--1270)
LIFE:
Isabella , daughter of King Louis VII of France and Blanche of
Castle , born in march 1225.and, sister of St.Louis IX, king of france
(1226--70).When still a child at court,Isabel or Elizabeth, showed an
extraordinary devotion to exercises of piety, modesty, and other virtues.She
was devoted to the Franciscan order, & Franciscan fathers were her special
confessors.She not only broke her engagement with a count, but moreover
refused the hand of Conrad, son of German Emperor Frederick II, although
pressed to accept him by everyone. to continue her life of virginity consecrated
to God. She ministered to the sick and the poor, and after the death of her mother,
founded the Franciscan Monastery of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary at
Longchamps in Paris. She lived there in austerity .She never became a nun and
refused to become abbess.
After a life of mortification and virtue, Isabella
died in her house at Longchamp on 23rd february,1270. and was buried in
the convent church.After nine days her body was exhumed, when it showed no
signs of decay, and many miracles were attributed to her.
PATRONAGE: sick people..
REFLECTION:
**It gives Me real pleasure when men hope great things from Me. and I
always grant them more than they expect** ( Our Lord to St.Mechtide)
COMMENT:
Isnt it marvelous to know about this girl who renounced
all the prosperity & wealth ,she could have enjoyed for the sake of His
love and at the end she partakes the wealth & prosperity of the
Heavanly Kingdom.....let us pray for the youngsters , to realise thier
call.....Western church is in need of religious .....
Oh! sweet Eucharist ! & beloved Mother keep me as thy own.....
S.THOMAS
NOTTINGHAM
ENGLAND
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