Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.
St. Don Bosco
St. Bathildis Quiz
(All questions are based on information given in the biography in your Little Flower Member’s Guide except for the Bonus Question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.)
1. Where was St. Bathildis born?
a. Italy
b. England
c. Scotland
d. Finland
2. Who did St. Bathildis marry?
a. King Alexander of Hungary
b. King Arthur
c. King Clovis of France
d. King Francis of Spain
3. How many children did St. Bathildis have?
a. 1
b. 11
c. 3
d. 7
4. After St. Bathildis’ husband died and her oldest son became old enough to rule what did she do?
a. Remarried
b. Entered a convent
c. Traveled the world
d. Opened a university
Bonus: Where is St. Bathildis buried?
a. The Vatican, Rome
b. The catacombs in France
c. Abbey of Chelles
d. Monastery of St. Paul
Lily of the Valley FACts
- They are also called “Mary’s Tears” and according to legend when Our Lady cried at Calvary, these lilies bloomed where her tears fell.
- Lilies of the Valley can only grow up to eight inches high.
- Lilies of the Valley are poisonous if ingested.
Flower Meaning
The lily of the valley is a tiny, often unnoticed flower with a very sweet scent; being patient isn’t something that’s very noticeable but it fills a room with a sweet attitude of peace and joy. Legend also tells us that when Mary cried at Calvary lilies of the valley bloomed where her tears fell and we know that Our Lady is so patient with us in our sinfulness.
St. Bathildis, you gave up wealth and power for closeness to God. Teach us to use the things of earth only to gain heaven. God of Mercy, you inspired St. Bathildis with the love of poverty. By the help of her prayers may we follow Christ in poverty of spirit and come to the joyful vision of your glory in the kingdom of heaven. Amen.
Prayer to St. Bathildis
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