by Communications Office | Oct 31, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“The accidents of life separate us from our dearest friends; but let us not despond. God is like a looking-glass in which souls see each other. The more we are united to him by love, the nearer we are to those who belong to him.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, from...
by Director of Communications | Oct 17, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
God who orders all things mercifully mingles sweetness with bitterness. If misfortunes take the upper hand, He spreads the veil of peace on the soul that places trust in Him. –Attributed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton The bittersweet vine bears a...
by Communications Office | Sep 24, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“Providence awaits me … I say Amen to it.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (CW 2, 181) – Elizabeth Bayley Seton Collected Writings, Vol. 2, 181 (Original quote: “Whatever providence awaits me consistent with that plea, I say Amen to...
by Communications Office | Aug 27, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Two hundred years ago on August 28, Elizabeth Seton celebrated her 46th birthday in Emmitsburg. Her only living daughter Catherine had returned from an extended stay with the Harpers in Baltimore. Both her sons were at sea – William in the U.S. Navy, Richard on his...
by Director of Communications | Jun 20, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life, that He gives us every grace, every abundant grace, and … this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. (St....
by Director of Communications | Jun 18, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“If only we keep courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Collected Writings [CW] 2:156) St. Elizabeth Ann is looking toward the sunset, pondering heaven. At second glance, Betty looks to have mounted...
