by Director of Communications | Jan 12, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections
Winter 2015 CHARITY WISDOM FROM OUR FOUNDERS AND FRIENDS From centuries ago, the words of our founders still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac guide us as we walk in the footsteps of...
by Director of Communications | Dec 25, 2014 | NEWS, Spirituality
Christmas, God’s gift to us, soon becomes January, a new year of grace. It is a time to begin anew, to give thanks for Light – the light of Christ, born among us, revealed to all people. Linked with the feast of Epiphany is our special feast of St. Elizabeth Ann...
by Director of Communications | Nov 21, 2014 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 – Ps. 23 – 1 Cor. 15: 20-26, 28; Matt. 25: 31-46“You break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe….Free all the world to rejoice in his peace, to glory in his justice, to live in...
by Director of Communications | Aug 27, 2014 | NEWS, Spirituality
Join us on August 28th in celebrating the 240th birthday of our founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The following prayer service was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle.[hr] INTRODUCTION: 200 years ago Elizabeth Ann Seton turned 40. The world knew war, violence,...
by Director of Communications | Aug 15, 2014 | NEWS, Reflections
As world leaders seek peaceful solutions to violent and unjust situations throughout the world, and as Pope Francis calls for prayer and action for peace, we offer this reflection by Sister Mary McCormick, SC:There is a longing in the hearts of all who follow the...
by Director of Communications | Aug 15, 2014 | Reflections, Spirituality
For the feasts of Mary’s Assumption (August 15) and her Nativity (September 8), we offer these reflections from an 1807 journal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and from two contemporary Sisters of Charity:Assumption – Blessed Lord grant me that humility and love which has...
