Subj : November 9th - Blessed Helen of Hungary, Mystic To : All From : rich Date : Fri Nov 08 2019 08:31:45 From: rich November 9th - Blessed Helen of Hungary, Mystic (also known as Ilona of Hungary) Died c. 1270. Helen was the novice mistress of the Dominican convent of Vesprim, where she trained the future Saint Margaret of Hungary in the ways of holiness. She was one of the first sisters in the community founded by Paul of Hungary in 1222. Helen was known for her gift of contemplative prayer that often led to ecstasy. Sometimes God gave visible signs of her sanctity, which were not always understood by her community. Once she was watched by another sister as she prayed alone. The corpus on the crucifix came to life, reached down, and took her hand in His. It took a full day for the sisters to pry her hand from that of the corpus. Another time the large crucifix from the altar suspended itself over her until she finished her prayer, at which time she replaced it. Helen is reputed to have been the first Dominican marked with the stigmata. Before 1237, she received a mark in her right hand on the Feast of Saint Francis about 10 years after his death as she prayed for some of the saint's intense love for heavenly things. As she went into a state of ecstasy, her hand sparkled and gave off rays of light. In the center of her palm a circle of gold appeared and from this a dazzlingly bright lily grew. When she returned to a normal state of consciousness, she prayed that the wound would be invisible. Later a similar wound appeared in her left hand. God did not answer that prayer until near the time of her death. The lilies of light that appeared during her prayer is unique in the annals of the Church. Helen was dearly loved within her community, which she served as novice mistress and then as prioress. Her great desire was that her sisters might remain faithful to the rule and the offering of penance. She also had a "green thumb" with houseplants=E2=80=94her touch could resto= re withered plants. Other miracles are recorded of her: she levitated; candles lit themselves on the altar at her passing; and she revived a dead, pet goat. Saint Helen lived for 30 years after Saint Margaret was removed to the more protected monastery at Budapest. When Helen was at the point of death, she was rapt in ecstasy. Her body glowed with a radiance that made it impossible for her sisters to determine the exact moment of her passing. At some point she also received wounds in her side and feet, which healed; however, when her tomb was opened 17 years after her death, the wound in her side reopened of its own volition and rays of light poured forth from it. Saint Quote He who trusts in himself is lost. He who trusts in God can do all things. --Saint Alphonsus Liguori Bible Quote But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.=C2 =C2 (Matt 25:4-6) <><><><> =C2 Daily Thoughts and Prayers for Our Beloved Dead "Have pity on me, have pity on me, at least you my friends, because the hand of the Lord hath touched me" Job. 19-21. EIGHTH DAY Despite the sorrowful farewells and vows of undying remembrance, the dead are all too soon universally forgotten.=C2 "Forgotten is all my life, which never a word recalls; forgotten is my name which no one utters; forgotten is my tomb, which no one visits; forgotten is my death, which no one morns. Prayers:=C2 Our Father, Three Hail Marys, Gloria, De Profundis. De Profundis =C2 =C2 Out of the depths, I have cried to Thee, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice. =C2 =C2 Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. =C2 =C2 If Thou, O Lord, shalt mark my iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand it? =C2 =C2 For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on His word; my soul hath hoped in the Lord. =C2 =C2 From the morning watch even until night; let Israel hope in the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy; And with Him plenteous redemption. =C2 =C2 And He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities. =C2 =C2 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them: =C2 =C2 May they rest in peace. Amen. O God, who hast commanded us to honor our father and our mother, in Thy loving kindness have mercy on the souls of my parents. Forgive them their sins, and grant that I may see them face to face amid the joy s of life everlasting. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. --- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2 * Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4) .