“Oh
my God forgive what I have been, correct what I am and direct what I will be.”
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“In
every disappointment let your heart fly directly to your dear savior, Jesus
will never leave you or forsake you.” Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Our
second Mother is Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the
first person born in what would become the United States to be canonized by the
Catholic Church. She is a patronage Saint for Catholic Schools, Seafarers,
Widows. Elizabeth founded the first American Congregation of religious Sisters,
the Sisters of Charity.
Some
trivia;
·
Her
life was quiet, simple, and often lonely. As she grew older the bible became
her support, comfort and instructions.
·
In
1794, Elizabeth married William Seton, for the first years of their marriage
were happy before many deaths and partings she was to suffer. After William’s Father died, they were left in
charge of William’s seven half brothers and sisters, as well as a family’s
importing business.
·
After
William’s death, Elizabeth’s heart was drawn to God and eternity, she accepted
and embraced the will of God. This eventually led her into the Catholic Church.
·
Saint
Elizabeth’s favorite prayer was the 23rd Psalm, she developed a deep
devotion to the Eucharist, the sacred scripture and the Virgin Mary.
·
On
March 25th, 1809, Elizabeth Seton she made her vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience, she died at the age of forty-six, only sixteen years
after becoming a Catholic.
May God Bless Always, Women of Faith and
Hope.
Written and created by My Mother Rose.
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