Facing Our Battles With Saint George and Mother Seton
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Saint George was a man who abandoned one army for another. He gave up the rank of tribune to enlist as a soldier for Christ. Like Saint George, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how to face our spiritual battles, confident in Christ’s victory on the cross.
Holy Saturday: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the ‘Easter Tomb’
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Despite times of anguish about the salvation of souls, for Mother Seton the crucifixion was not a sign of the wickedness of sin or the devil’s hour, but the ultimate sign of Christ’s sympathy and love for sinners.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Patroness of All Who Long for the Eucharist
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This Holy Thursday let us remember St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s extraordinary yearning and love for the Eucharist, and the tremendous joy we feel whenever we receive Him.
The Seton Stations: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Way of the Cross
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As we pray the Stations of the Cross during Holy Week, we can reflect on how Mother Seton embraced Christ’s call to discipleship as she journeyed through the trials and hardships of her life.
Living the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
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The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection.
Choosing God Over Glory: Jérôme Lejeune and Mother Seton
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Venerable Jérôme Lejeune endured hostility to defend the sanctity of life. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gave up worldly status to embrace divine communion and a life of service. Their radical fidelity shows us that love of God and neighbor is the highest honor.
St. Oscar Romero, Mother Seton, and the Works of Mercy
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In their radical commitment to doing the will of God, St. Oscar Romero and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gave their lives to serving the poor and marginalized of the earth.
From Privilege to Witness: Blessed Clemens August von Galen and Mother Seton
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Elizabeth Ann Seton left status and comfort to find the fullness of faith. Bishop von Galen risked everything to defend it against the Nazis. These saints show us that when God asks for all, He gives even more in return.
St. Joseph and Mother Seton: The Vocations of Spouse and Worker
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St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us that God won’t make troubles go away, but he will protect us in the midst of them. They both found strength by responding to God’s call, even when it meant leaving everything behind.