Celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord Is a Chance to Say “Yes” Again to Him
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John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton bore their challenges with total confidence in the infinite presence of God. I try to keep their examples in mind when the daily living of my faith feels daunting.
St. Angela of Foligno and Mother Seton: Are the Saints Superheroes or Just Like Us?
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St. Augustine of Hippo famously said: “Every saint has a past.” No one starts their life as a saint; it is a journey towards the Lord. All we have to do is listen for His call. St. Angela of Foligno and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had the courage to do just that.
St. André Bessette and Mother Seton Find God and Grace in Ordinary Life
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André Bessette and Elizabeth Ann Seton shared a commitment to serving God through the simple love and care of their fellow human beings. Their ordinary lives of holiness and service led to extraordinary blessings for others.
Resting on the Rock of Christ with St. John Neumann and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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St. John Neumann and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us how to trust in God’s Will and make Christ the center of our lives even in a culture that runs counter to the Faith.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Windswept Life Bearing Seeds for the Future
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When we consider Mother Seton’s legacy we can see how her faith in God grounded her life of service, and that heaven itself is seeded with her prayers for the help of others.
Epiphany: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord
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Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Epiphany is a good time for us to ask: Where are we traveling? What are we seeking? What star will we follow?
Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation
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Something powerful always happens when divinity meets humanity. This is best exemplified in the Incarnation, when God took on human flesh, and we see this reflected when ordinary people rise to become saints. Mother Seton’s life speaks to this mystery, and by her example she leads us closer to the Incarnate Word.
When Death Comes at Christmas: Thomas Becket and Elizabeth Seton
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St. Thomas Becket and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton each confronted death during the Christmas season in ways that resound for us today. They are saints to whom we can turn when faced with loss, especially at Christmastide.
Holy Innocents: Following St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Example to Build a Culture of Life
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Encountering the massacre of the innocents so soon after the joy of Christmas Day is a shock. How should we respond to such massive injustice? Mother Seton showed us that we can transform the world, one person at a time, by responding with love when faced with suffering, without asking “why” or waiting for justice.