Seton & Culture Archives - Seton Shrine

Seton & Culture

A new essay series on religious artists, writers, thinkers, activists and visionaries from the perspective of Elizabeth Seton’s spirituality.

In Praise of Holy Women: The Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne

Elizabeth Ann Seton was twenty-years old when the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne were executed during the French Revolution. A century and a half later Francois Poulenc would tell the world their story in his sublime opera, Dialogues des Carmelites.

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Evagrius of Pontus and Elizabeth Ann Seton

From Worldliness to Wilderness: Evagrius of Pontus and Elizabeth Seton

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.

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Into God’s Light | Powerlessness: Why is there evil and suffering? How can I make a difference?

Into God’s Light | Powerlessness: Why is there evil and suffering? How can I make a difference?

Week Seven | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Hopelessness: “Does my life matter? How do I find happiness?”

Into God’s Light | Hopelessness: Does my life matter? How do I find happiness?

Week Six | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Into God’s Light | Shame: Why do I feel unworthy? How do I gain self-respect?

Into God’s Light | Shame: Why do I feel unworthy? How do I gain self-respect?

Week Five | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Into God's Light | Abandonment

Into God’s Light | Abandonment: Why am I alone? Where do I belong?

Week Four | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Into God's light | Rejected

Into God’s Light | Rejection: Who can I love? Who will accept me as I am?

Week Three | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Into God's Light | Fear: "Who can I trust? Will I ever feel safe?"

Into God’s Light | Fear: Who can I trust? Will I ever feel safe?

Week Two | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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Into God's Light - Confusion

Into God’s Light | Confusion: Who Am I? What Is My Path?

Week One | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

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