Stepping Out in Faith with St. Francis Xavier and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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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.
Making Jesus the King of Our Busy Lives
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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?
Making a Joyful Noise: St. Cecilia and Mother Seton
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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.
Imitating Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart
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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.
Can We Ever Pray Enough Prayers for the Dead?
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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.
Growing in Humility with St. Charles Borromeo and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Humility consists in embracing God and his ways over the ways of the earth, no matter the cost.
La santidad es para todos: el Beato Carlo Acutis y Santa Isabel Ana Seton
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Mientras afrontamos los retos espirituales de nuestras vidas, podemos inspirarnos en la Madre Seton y en Carlo Acutis para vivir nuestra fe con el mismo celo y dedicación.
Embracing God’s Will with Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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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.’
Trusting in the Goodness of God With St. Faustina and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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St. Faustina and Mother Seton inspire us to bring our little bits of good will to the small tasks before us, and trust that God can accomplish great things through them.