Marie du jour, 8 May: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

“Virgo fidelis”: that is, Faithful Virgin, “who kept all these things in her heart” [Lk. 2:19].

She remained so little, so recollected in God’s presence, in the seclusion of the temple, that she drew down upon herself the delight of the Holy Trinity: “Because He has looked upon the lowliness of His servant, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed!” [Lk. 1:48].

The Father bending down to this beautiful creature, who was so unaware of her own beauty, willed that she be the Mother in time of Him whose Father He is in eternity.

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity

Heaven in Faith, 49

Elizabeth of the Trinity, S 2014, I Have Found God, The Complete Works of Elizabeth of the Trinity Volume 1: Major spiritual writings, translated from the French by Kane, A, ICS Publications, Washington DC.

 Featured image: An AI-generated image of the Virgin Mary as a young child in the Temple of Jerusalem, surrounded by older women engaged in prayer and sacred tasks. Inspired by ancient tradition and Exodus 26:31, the scene reflects Mary’s hidden life of consecration and interior grace. Image generated by ChatGPT (DALL·E), May 2025.

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How can I cultivate the humility and recollection that drew God’s gaze to Mary?
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