The Sacred Call of Solitude: Saint Romuald and Mother Seton
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Although separated by centuries, St. Romuald of Ravenna and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton shared lifelong desires for solitude and silence, as they sought ever deeper experiences of divine intimacy.
The Vision of ‘Koinonia’—Saint Pachomius and Mother Seton
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As Christ called Pachomius to build a dwelling for His grace, so He led Elizabeth Ann Seton to raise up hearts for charity — each saint shaping souls through the quiet labor of love.
At Table with Jesus and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Holy Thursday Reflection on The Last Supper
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At the final meal with His companions, Jesus offered Himself as divine manna. Mother Seton drew strength from this same Bread of Life, sustaining her through suffering and sorrow.
From Worldliness to Wilderness: Evagrius of Pontus and Elizabeth Seton
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Evagrius and Mother Seton shared a passion for mastering the inner life. Their struggles with powerful emotions led to profound insights into authentic love and holiness.
Saints of the Unexpected: St. Charles de Foucauld and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Although from vastly different worlds, these two saints each experienced dramatic conversions that revealed the transformative power of surrendering to divine love.
Sisters in Courage: Teresa of Avila and Elizabeth Ann Seton
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St. Teresa of Avila and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton each had to confront age-old prejudices about women as they founded religious communities that were unique for their times. Neither doubted that God would provide them with good counsel as they forged new paths for the Church.
Unsuspecting Mystics: Richard Rolle and Elizabeth Seton
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As compared to past centuries, the contemplative roadmap is not so easy to find nowadays. But by praying without ceasing, as Blessed Richard Rolle and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton did, the more readily the mystical path reveals itself to us.
Into God’s Light | Powerlessness: Why is there evil and suffering? How can I make a difference?
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Week Seven | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.
Into God’s Light | Hopelessness: Does my life matter? How do I find happiness?
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Week Six | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.