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Lisa M. Hendey

Baptism of the Lord - Seton Shrine

Celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord Is a Chance to Say “Yes” Again to Him

Lisa M. Hendey  |  January 7, 2023

John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton bore their challenges with total confidence in the infinite presence of God. I try to keep their examples in mind when the daily living of my faith feels daunting.

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Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lisa M. Hendey  |  June 17, 2022

Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.

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Annunciation Mother Seton

The Annunciation: Saying Yes to God in Hard Times With Mother Seton

Lisa M. Hendey  |  March 25, 2022

A few weeks after her conversion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrated the Annunciation by receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Thereafter, even in moments of poverty, loss and death, Elizabeth would follow Mary’s example with grace, courage, and a mission to serve others.

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Valentine's Day - Seton Shrine

Valentine’s Day and the Love That Never Fails

Lisa M. Hendey  |  February 14, 2022

The love between spouses is a mirror of God’s enduring love for us. Few examples of such love are more poignant than Elizabeth Ann Seton’s tender care for her dying husband William during their long quarantine in a damp lazaretto after their journey to Italy.

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Trusting in Divine Mercy with Mother Seton

Trusting in Divine Mercy with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lisa M. Hendey  |  April 28, 2019

On Divine Mercy Sunday we each have the opportunity to summon within our hearts the same trust in God’s mercy that Mother Seton had: “We are truly his and he is truly ours.”

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The National Shrine of
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9297

Phone: 301-447-6606

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Basilica: Mon-Sun 10am-5pm; Wed until 7:30pm

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Tour times are now offered multiple times a day!

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Mass
Mon-Fri at 1:30pm
Sun 11am and 1:30pm

Confession and Adoration
12:15-1:15pm on Mon-Fri and Sun

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