St. Angela of Foligno and Mother Seton: Are the Saints Superheroes or Just Like Us?
St. Augustine of Hippo famously said: “Every saint has a past.” No one starts their life as a saint; it is a journey towards the Lord. All we have to do is listen for His call. St. Angela of Foligno and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had the courage to do just that.
St. André Bessette and Mother Seton Find God and Grace in Ordinary Life
André Bessette and Elizabeth Ann Seton shared a commitment to serving God through the simple love and care of their fellow human beings. Their ordinary lives of holiness and service led to extraordinary blessings for others.
Epiphany: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord
Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Epiphany is a good time for us to ask: Where are we traveling? What are we seeking? What star will we follow?
Resting on the Rock of Christ with St. John Neumann and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. John Neumann and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us how to trust in God’s Will and make Christ the center of our lives even in a culture that runs counter to the Faith.
Christ is Born Within the Love of Family
The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.
Holy Innocents: Following St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Example to Build a Culture of Life
Encountering the massacre of the innocents so soon after the joy of Christmas Day is a shock. How should we respond to such massive injustice? Mother Seton showed us that we can transform the world, one person at a time, by responding with love when faced with suffering, without asking “why” or waiting for justice.
Saint Nicholas and Mother Seton: The Gift of Generosity
Saint Nicholas was a fourth century bishop known for his gift-giving to the poor, which inspired the story of Santa Claus. It was the love of God that inspired both St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to give generously and care for others throughout their lifetimes.
Stepping Out in Faith with St. Francis Xavier and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The examples of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Francis Xavier challenge us today. They were each unafraid to seek and preach the truth, despite what others might think or what it might cost them.
Making Jesus the King of Our Busy Lives
When we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, we proclaim with the Church that Jesus is the “King of the Universe.” Few understood this fact more intensely than Mother Seton. Do we allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives? Do we accept him as King in all things?