Cainta's Battle Journal

THE DESCRIPTION OF SAINT ELISABETH OF SCHÖNAU Feast Day: June 18

"Do not delay in serving your God. Walk in the way of His contemplation, like beloved daughters, with every humility and love and obedience, without murmuring, without detraction, without envy and similar things, but like young lambs pleasing to the living God."

Elisabeth of Schönau was a German Benedictine nun and visionary who lived in the 12th century. She is known for her mystical experiences, writings, and her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Elisabeth was born in 1129 in a small village near the Rhine River, in what is now Germany. She was the daughter of a noble family and was raised in a religious household. At a young age, she felt a strong calling to the religious life and eventually entered the Benedictine convent of Schönau, located near the city of Bonn.

During her time at the convent, Elisabeth began to experience mystical visions and revelations. She claimed to receive messages from God, the Virgin Mary, and various saints. She recorded these experiences in a series of letters and writings, which were compiled into a book titled 'The Book of Divine Works'.

Her mystical experiences made her a revered figure among her fellow nuns and the local community. Her writings were read widely and attracted the attention of church officials. However, her visions were also controversial, and some accused her of being possessed by demons. Despite these criticisms, Elizabeth continued to write and pray fervently. She remained in the convent until her death on June 18,1164 at the age of 35 and was buried in the abbey church of St. Florin.

In 1584, Elisabeth was beatified by Pope Gregory XIII, and in 1740, she was canonized by Pope Benedict XIV. She is the patron saint of Schönau, Germany, and is also venerated as a protector against fever and sickness.

Elisabeth was one of several female mystics who lived in the Rhineland during the 12th century. Others included Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a Benedictine abbess and Doctor of the Church, and St. Mechthild of Magdeburg, a mystic and author of Das fließende Licht der Gottheit (The Flowing Light of Divinity). These women were all known for their profound spiritual experiences and their contributions to the religious and cultural life of their time.

"Every divine action begins from the Father, proceeds through the Son, and is completed in the Holy Spirit." - #SaintBasiltheGreat 

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