History
Elizabeth
entered a monastery when she was only twelve years old and soon became a
Benedictine nun. She was very strict with herself, striving for perfect piety.
Sometimes, she would get visions of the Lord, angels, or saints. She would tell
what she had seen to her brother Egbert, who was a priest, and he put it in
writing and later published her visions in three books. In one vision, she saw
the Blessed Mother dressed in white with a purple mantle (or cloak), wearing a
fancy crown.
Activity
Today, color your own vision of the
Holy Mother. Will you color her in white with a purple mantle, the way Saint
Elizabeth of Schonau saw her? Or do you see her in wearing simpler colors? Here is a coloring page to download,
plus a more intricate version for kids with a little more coloring experience. Or, use plain paper and draw from your heart.
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