The Zeal of the Saints: Simon, Jude, and Elizabeth Ann Seton
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What binds Saints Simon and Jude together, aside from their common feast day, is the zealous abandonment embraced by every saint, including Elizabeth Ann Seton, who recognized that each of us is an “impossible cause” searching for God’s mercy.
Hitting Rock Bottom and Staying There: Jean de Brebeuf and Mother Seton
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In situations of explosive uncertainty, we need to cling to the single thread that is God.
Surrender at the Speed of Light with St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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The courage and boldness of St. Therese and Mother Seton, especially in the face of great suffering and agony, flowed from their willingness to throw themselves completely into the arms of the Father.
St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Seton: A Match Made in Heaven
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St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams. Their lives suggest a way forward for all of us who suffer the tension between a comfortable life in the world and a life thrown open to Christ.
Learning to Follow with Padre Pio and Mother Seton
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In Padre Pio and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we see the diversity of the saints, and how the drama of the human soul is expressed in many different ways. But what unites them is their “yes” to God, which unlocks the power of a true disciple of Christ.
In Weakness, Strength: St. Hildegard of Bingen and Mother Seton
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The lives of St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us the paradox of surrender—how fragile human vessels can become sudden and hopeful expressions of God’s own power.
Life Without Limit: Blessed Frederic Ozanam and Mother Seton
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Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today.
All the Way Through the Darkness with Jesus: St. Teresa of Calcutta and Mother Seton
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In their lives, Mother Teresa and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton experienced darkness that opened up the possibility of serving others in new ways, to bring the light of heaven to those in darkness on earth.
Saint for a New Nation: The Uncommon Docility of Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Celebrating Mother Seton’s birthday reminds us that God calls forth new saints in every place and in every age. He needs only what he needed at Nazareth, when Mary first said “yes”—a willing heart. For the United States, he found such a heart in Elizabeth Ann Seton.