St. Elizabeth of Portugal Comments
Elizabeth was a Spanish princess who was given in marriage to King Denis of Portugal at the age of twelve. She was very beautiful and very lovable. She was also very devout, and went to Mass every day. Elizabeth was a holy wife, but although her husband was fond of her at first, he soon began to cause her great suffering. Though a good ruler, he did not imitate his wife's love of prayer and other virtues. In fact, his sins of impurity gave great ... Continue Reading
41 - 54 of 54 Comments
Leave a Comment
Most Popular
Pope Francis says atheists can do good and go to heaven too! Read More
There's the problem! Americans are out of touch with scientific consensus on climate change Read More
Culture of Corruption: Why Obama's misuse of Marines is wrong Read More
Bill Donohue, Catholic League, Disclose Fight with the IRS, Demonstrate Courage Read More
Receiving the Eucharist: I Have Decided to Kneel For Jesus Read More
Daily Readings
Reading 1, Sirach 6:5-17
A kindly turn of speech attracts new friends, a courteous ... Read More
Psalm, Psalms 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35
Blessed are you, Yahweh, teach me your will! Read More
Gospel, Mark 10:1-12
After leaving there, he came into the territory of Judaea and ... Read More
Saint of the Day
St. David I of Scotland
May 24: David, the youngest son of Scotland’s virtuous queen, (Saint) ... Read More
Marketplace
Two Hearts Picture Set
Consecration to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary promises great ... Read More
not very helpful because i need her birthday and why she was a saint because i am doing a project on her
helpful, but i need to know when she was beatified, cause i'm doing a project on her
i'm really impressed and she is my role model even though its going to take alot of energy and work to live like her i am willing to go through this journey. amen
not very helpful because i need y she was a saint cause the pope will ask
We the living may not all understand the importance of the daily masses we attend until we depart this world.So I urge the faithful catholics wherever we are to make it a point of duty to attend mass daily and also be serious with it and punctual.
very helpful to me. this is my saint's name.
shes is a very innocent saint and she is very nice.
i chose her as my saint for my confirmation. she is a great role model
this is my saint name! it is so good to finally read her story!
shes cool
This was a very coool saint :)
St. Isabel ( Elizabeth) is the ancestor of Queen Isabel who married King Ferdinand and gave Cristobal Colon money and ships.
One of my good friend is trying to locate the church she was baptized in Portugal. Her family has no recollection and her current church will not allow her to be a godparent without it. Please let me know if there is someone who can help her. Thank you.
Please note that St. Elizabeth of Portugal, is NOT the Patron Saint of the Third Order of Saint Francis, as your website: Saint Calendar states. The Patron Saint(s) of the Third Order of Saint Francis, also known as the Secular Franciscan Order, are: St. Elizabeth of Hungry and St. Louis IX King Of France. Thank you.