Danielle Bean, Author at Seton Shrine - Page 3 of 6

Danielle Bean

St. Francis Xavier

Stepping Out in Faith with St. Francis Xavier and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

The examples of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Francis Xavier challenge us today. They were each unafraid to seek and preach the truth, despite what others might think or what it might cost them.

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The Cry of the Heart: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Christ the King

Making Jesus the King of Our Busy Lives

When we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, we proclaim with the Church that Jesus is the “King of the Universe.” Few understood this fact more intensely than Mother Seton. Do we allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives? Do we accept him as King in all things?

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saint cecilia

Making a Joyful Noise: St. Cecilia and Mother Seton

St. Cecilia and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, two great saints separated by many centuries, call us to contemplate the beauty of God’s love, the wonders of His Creation, and the powerful effect of beautiful music on our hearts, minds, and souls.

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Mother Seton Presentation of Mary

Imitating Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.

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All Souls - Can we ever pray enough prayers for the dead?

Can We Ever Pray Enough Prayers for the Dead?

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton knew the secret of God’s grace and generosity. She once wrote: “The greater my unworthiness, the more abundant His mercy.” Her words are a great consolation when we feel weak in the face of a world that needs us.

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St. Charles Borromeo

Growing in Humility with St. Charles Borromeo and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Humility consists in embracing God and his ways over the ways of the earth, no matter the cost.

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Learning to Love Mary Through the Miracle of Fatima and the Example of Mother Seton

The Blessed Virgin Mary who appeared to the children at Fatima and vindicated them with a triumphant miracle in the sky is the same Mary who comforted Elizabeth Seton through all the trials of her life. She is a Mother to us all.

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Holiness is For Everyone: Blessed Carlo Acutis and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

As we navigate the spiritual challenges of our lives, we can draw inspiration from Mother Seton and Carlo Acutis to live our faith with the same zeal and dedication.

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Our Lady of the Rosary

Embracing God’s Will with Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

In today’s world, we need God more than ever, and we need to unite our wills with His. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary reminds us that communion with God requires prayer. The Blessed Mother understood this, as did Mother Seton: ‘Make my heart like unto thine.’

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