15 Days of Prayer With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

by McNeil, Betty Ann

• ISBN13: 9780764808418
• ISBN10: 0764808419
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: New City Pr

Summary

This volume, 15 Days of Prayer With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, introduces readers to the "first American-born saint" and leads them to a place of peace and prayer that reflects the spirituality of the Saint Elizabeth.

Follow in the footsteps of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Elizabeth Bayley was born of a well-to-do family in 1774 and baptized in the Episcopal Church. Married to successful merchant, William Magee Seton, the couple was blessed with five children. Involved in social work and charity, Elizabeth was soon referred to as the "Protestant Sister of Charity." Upon her husband's death Elizabeth converted to Catholicism. Returning to New York, she was no longer accepted in her previous circles and was invited to Baltimore by Bishop Carroll. There, she founded a school and was joined by other women to form the Daughers of Charity of St. Joseph, and was elected the first superior of the order. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
How to Use This Book	ix
A Brief Chronology of the Life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton	xv
Abbreviations Used in This Book	xix
Introduction	xxi
Sacred Scripture: ``My Hidden Treasure''	1	(6)
Divine Providence: ``Every Good Promise of God''	7	(6)
Family Bonds: ``My Turn at Dancing''	13	(6)
Parenthood: ``A Mother's Heart''	19	(6)
The Will of God: ``Hope Always Awake''	25	(6)
The Eucharist: ``Real Presence''	31	(6)
Religious Conversion: ``Light of Truth''	37	(7)
The Mother of Jesus: ``Refuse Nothing''	44	(7)
Faith in God: ``Redeeming Love''	51	(7)
Confiding Friendship: ``Tell Me Your Heart''	58	(7)
Living the Paschal Mystery: ``Communion of the Cross''	65	(7)
Living the Beatitudes: ``According to the Spirit''	72	(7)
Longing for Eternity: ``There Is a Heaven''	79	(6)
Spiritual Leader: ``The Little Mustard Seed''	85	(7)
The Cathedral of Creation: ``Dear Remembrances''	92	(7)
Bibliography	99