St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Lightness of Divine Mercy
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For humans, finding a balance between justice and mercy is always difficult. But St. Elizabeth Ann Seton understood that God’s grace transcends earthly limits, and allows mercy to fall lightly from heaven on our hearts and minds.
Longing for the Mercy of Jesus Like Saint Gemma Galgani and Mother Seton
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Saint Gemma Galgani and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton devoted their entire lives to Jesus. They show us that we must run to His mercy and unite ourselves wholly to Him.
One Day at a Time With St. John Baptiste de La Salle and Mother Seton
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If we knew the crosses in store for our lives before they were given to us, we may despair and give up immediately. Saint Jean Baptiste de La Salle and Mother Seton show us how to take our crosses with full trust in God one day at a time.
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.
Through the Darkness to Easter Light with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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As we journey through the darkness of the Paschal Triduum, and emerge into the light of Easter, the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how to yield our lives to Christ, the Crucified One, that we might live.
How St. Vincent Ferrer and Mother Seton Bore Witness in Times Like Ours
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In the lives of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the same call resounds. They invite us to meet the needs of our age with faith, hope, and love.
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.
St. Isidore and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Pioneers in Education
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Although they lived many centuries apart, St. Isidore of Seville and Mother Seton were each leaders in the Church’s mission to preserve knowledge and expand education to all people.
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.