Healing the American Family: Blessed Michael McGivney and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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At a time when America needs faithful fathers and devoted mothers, these two saintly Americans provide the models we need.
St. Alphonsus Liguori and Mother Seton: How The Eucharist Makes the Church
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Through their devotion to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, St. Alphonsus Liguori and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton were drawn out of the world and into a new relationship with Jesus and His Church.
Mother Seton and St. Ignatius: Vastly Different; One in Christ
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When we see ourselves in the light of eternity, we know that the pains and sorrows of this world are nothing compared with the glories of heaven.
Fully American, Fully Catholic: Blessed Solanus Casey and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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In the lives of Blessed Solanus Casey and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, we can see the seven characteristics of uniquely American saints.
Rejoicing in the Lord Always With St. Titus Brandsma and Mother Seton
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The martyr St. Titus Brandsma and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton each embodied St. Paul’s simple yet life-changing words: “Rejoice in the Lord always… Have no anxiety about anything.” Their absolute trust in God was the source of their peace and joy.
Saints of the Mountain: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Both literally and figuratively, mountains were the means by which Pier Giorgio Frassati and Elizabeth Ann Seton scaled the heights of holiness and service to God and neighbor.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the American Spirit
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had a bold spirit, embraced new identities, made a home in hard circumstances, and left a giant legacy. She embodied many of the best virtues of being American.
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
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Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Through the Eye of a Needle with St. Paulinus and Mother Seton
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St. Paulinus of Nola and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton grew up with wealth and status but gave up everything for their faith. In contrast to the rich young man of the Gospel parable, they renounced their privilege to take up the treasure of Christ and his kingdom.