Elizabeth recognized and loved God in the poor

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Nov 17, 2025 · 6m

Today, November 18, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Elizabeth of Hungary, we are first invited to read and reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians (12:31---13:13), entitled "The primacy of charity". Our treasure, which follows, is from a letter by Conrad of Marburg, spiritual director of Saint Elizabeth.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Elisabeth of Thuringia, was born on July 7, 1207. She was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary and the landgravine of Thuringia. Elizabeth was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20. After her…