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St. Alice
St. Alice Biography
Alice of Schaerbeek, also known as Alice the Carpenter, was a 13th-century Belgian mystic and saint. She was born in Schaerbeek, a suburb of Brussels, and was known for her devotion to God and her charitable works.
Alice was married to a carpenter, and together they had three children. She was known for her kindness and generosity, often giving away her possessions to the poor and sick. She was also deeply spiritual, spending much of her time in prayer and contemplation.
After her husband’s death, Alice entered the Beguine movement, a lay religious community that focused on living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. She became known for her spiritual insights and her ability to perform miracles, and she was widely respected and revered by the people of Schaerbeek.
Alice died in 1250, and she was canonized as a saint by Pope John XXII in 1323. St. Alice feast day is celebrated on June 15th, and she is the patron saint of carpenters and woodworkers.
Popular St. Alice Medal and St. Alice Rosary
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Prayers to St. Alice
Prayer of Intercession to St. Alice
Dear Saint Alice, intercede for me with God. Help me to have the strength and courage to face the challenges in my life, and guide me on my journey of spiritual growth. Help me to find comfort in times of sorrow and to turn to God in times of need. May your prayers bring me strength and peace as I navigate the challenges of life.
Prayer to St. Alice for Selflessness
Dear Saint Alice, help me to follow your example of kindness and compassion. Guide me to be more charitable and selfless in my actions, and inspire me to always put others before myself. Thank you for your devotion to God and your commitment to living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. May I follow your example and strive to live a life that is pleasing to God.Pray for me as I seek to serve others in need. May your example of generosity and selflessness guide me as I strive to make a difference in the world.
Children’s Story about the life of St. Alice
In a small village called Schaerbeek, there lived a woman named Alice. Alice was married to a kind and gentle carpenter, and together they had three children.
Alice was a very caring and compassionate woman. She loved to help others, and she often gave away her possessions to the poor and sick. She was also deeply religious, spending much of her time in prayer and contemplation.
One day, Alice’s husband passed away, and she was left to care for her children on her own. But she didn’t let this stop her from helping others. She joined a group of people called the Beguines, who lived simple lives of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
As Alice grew older, she became known for her spiritual insights and her ability to perform miracles. She was loved and respected by everyone in the village, and her kindness and generosity inspired many others to follow in her footsteps.
When Alice passed away, she was canonized as a saint by the Pope, and her feast day is now celebrated every year on September 7th. She is the patron saint of carpenters and woodworkers, and she is remembered for her love, compassion, and devotion to God.
Papal Writings and Sermons about St. Alice
Reflection on the Feast of St. Alice
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Alice on June 15th. The feast day of Saint Alice is a time to reflect on her life and teachings, and to consider how we can follow her example of devotion to God and service to others.
Alice was known for her compassion and generosity, and for her commitment to living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. These are virtues that can be challenging to cultivate, but they are also essential for living a life that is pleasing to God.
As we celebrate the feast day of Saint Alice, we can reflect on our own lives and ask ourselves how we can follow her example. Do we show compassion and kindness to those in need? Do we strive to live a life of simplicity and selflessness, or do we get caught up in the distractions and excesses of the world?
By reflecting on the life of Saint Alice and asking ourselves these questions, we can grow in our own faith and draw closer to God. May the example of Saint Alice inspire us to live lives of holiness and service, and may her prayers intercede for us as we seek to follow in her footsteps.