Elizabeth Catez of the Trinity was born in 1880 in the
diocese of Bourges. In 1901 she entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery of
Dijon. There she made her profession of vows in 1903 and from there she was
called “to light, to love and to life” by the Divine Spouse in 1906. A faithful
adorer in spirit and in truth, her life was a “praise of glory” of the Most
Blessed Trinity present in her soul and loved amidst interior darkness and
excruciating illness. In the mystery of divine inhabitation she found her
“heaven on earth,” her special charism and her mission for the
church.
Entrance Antiphon: Let virgins praise the name of
the Lord, for his name alone is supreme, its majesty outshines both earth and
heaven.
Opening Prayer: O God of bountiful mercy, you
revealed to Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity the mystery of your secret presence
in the heart of those who love you and you chose her to adore you in spirit and
in truth. Through her intercession may we also abide in the love of Christ, that
we may merit to be transformed into temples of your life-giving Spirit to the
praise of your glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Gifts: Lord, we bring you gifts and prayers. We
praise your glory on this feast of the virgin Elizabeth whose witness to Christ
was pleasing to you. Be pleased also with the eucharist we now offer. Grant this
through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon: Whoever loves me
will be loved by my Father. We shall come to him and make our home with
him.
Prayer after Communion: Lord, may the mysteries we receive on
this feast of the virgin Elizabeth keep us alert and ready to welcome your Son
at his return, that he may welcome us to the feast of eternal life. Grant this
through Christ our Lord.
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Nice conversion story, enjoyed it, God bless. Tom