Wednesday 2 September 2020

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

 

“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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