THE MEMORIAL OF A GREAT EDUCATOR: MOTHER SETON.
MEMORIAL OF ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS AND FOUNDRESS OF A RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION.
“John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
"The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?”
"They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon.
"Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah,” which is translated Christ. Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas,” which is translated Peter.” (John 1: 35 - 42).
Saturday, January 4th 2025 in the Season of Christmas is the feast of St Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774 - 1821).
St Elizabeth Ann Seton is an American Religious. Elizabeth was blessed as wife, mother, educator and founder of a religious order. She was born in New York.
Why is Elizabeth significant in the Church in America? She founded the Sisters of Charity, a teaching order that has made a significant contribution to education and the American parochial school system. Secondly, she was the first person born in continental United States of America to be canonized a saint.
But more to the point is that Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered the fullness of Jesus Christ and His teaching in the Catholic Church. Like Andrew and John in the Gospel of today, Elizabeth must have exclaimed when she converted to Catholicism and received into the Church: "I have found the fullness of knowledge and faith in Jesus. I have found the Eucharist!"
One of the beautiful maxims of St Elizabeth Ann is:
"Cheerfulness prepares a glorious mind for all the noblest acts." (St Elizabeth Ann Seton).
The Book of Proverbs teaches:
"Behold a wise woman who has built her house. She feared the Lord and walked in the right path." (Proverbs 14: 1 - 2).
St Elizabeth Ann Seton fits this profile.
The Church honors the Most Holy Name of Jesus in January.
“This great name of Jesus was not given by man, but by God himself." (St Alphonsus Liguori).
"The name of Jesus," says St. Bernard, "was first preordained by God." It was a new name: A new Name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name."
For the Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and prayer intentions click the link below:
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