BLESSED ELIZABETH CANORI MORA

THE LAICAL PATH TO THE LIGHT OF BLESSED ELIZABETTE CANORI MORA

FEBRUARY 4, 2024; THIRTY YEARS SINCE THE BEATIFICATION OF THE BLESSED ELIZABETH
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HOLINESS IN THE WORLD:...
The life of Blessed Elizabeth Canori Mora offers a clear message and profound reflection for today’s lay people, especially those seeking to live a life of holiness in the context of their daily existence in the world.

First and foremost, Elisabeth’s life shows how the authenticity of the Secular Vocation is woven into the ordinary circumstances of life: family, work, relationships. Holiness is not confined to the walls of a convent or extraordinary practices; it manifests itself in perseverance, patience, and unconditional love even in the face of daily difficulties. Elizabeth witnessed how family issues, economic challenges, and suffering can become a pathway to spiritual cleansing and a deeper union with Christ.

Elizabeth was a mother and wife in a difficult marriage, which could easily be seen as an obstacle to her spiritual life. Yet, it is in suffering and trials that his faith is forged and made light. It teaches us that even lay people, immersed in the worries and toils of the world, can and should seek holiness. Even in the daily affairs and hardship, there is room for prayer, for offering our days to God, and for service to others.

In addition, Elisabetta Canori Mora acknowledged that her secular state was not a condition of minority in the Church, but a real mission field. The Lord used her through her sufferings and her faith to testify of His presence and merciful love. Today’s lay people are called, through their Baptism, to be stirred up in society, bringing the light of the Gospel into the darkest places. The Beatification of Elizabeth is a clear sign that the Lord calls individuals to Himself into their specific conditions, using them to sanctify the world from the inside.

In conclusion, Elisabetta Canori Mora urges lay people to embrace their daily crosses and to see in every aspect of life an opportunity to love God and serve others. His testimony invites us to rediscover the value of the Secular Vocation as a privileged path to holiness, remembering that every state of life has its uniqueness and redeeming potential, and that every Christian is called to be holy in the very place where Providence she has placed.