Podcasts about Elizabeth Ann Seton

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON l PATRON SAINT OF ALL CHILDREN NEAR DEATH Feast Day: January 4 Our saint for today was the first native born American to be canonized as saint of the Catholic Church. She was also the one who established the first religious order for women in the United States. Strange it may be, St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was born into a prominent Episcopalian family on August 28, 1774 in New York City. Her father was a health officer in the city. When she was three years old, her mother, a daughter of a Protestant Episcopalian minister died. As a young girl, Elizabeth she was an avid reader of stories and novels. As she grew older, she became an ardent reader of the Bible. Although she belonged to a family of high social standing, she was simple, humble and quiet. The Bible became her source of instruction, support and consolation, especially due to the fact that she was inclined to contemplation. In 1794, Elizabeth married William Seton, a wealthy businessman. Being a young society matron, she happily served her family and took care of the poor and the needy. The first years of married life was prosperous and happy. But soon, William's father died leaving them seven half brothers and sisters to care for, and the management of the family business. The impact of what happened took a tool on William's health. He got sick of tuberculosis and gave up his business. They went on a trip to Italy, hoping to get cured. When they reached Livorno, William's illness became worse. He died in Italy in December 1803. Before returning to the United States, Elizabeth and her daughter, Anna Maria spent a few months in the house of their former business associates who introduced her to Catholicism. She was deeply impressed especially with the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. It was the strong force which attracted her to become a Catholic. She also felt great comfort to know that the Virgin Mary was truly her mother and asked Mary to guide her to the true faith. After a year of searching she finally embraced the Catholic faith. This decision caused her social discrimination since she had many Protestant friends. As a devoted Catholic, her favorite prayer was Psalm 23. She became deeply devoted to the Eucharist, to the Virgin Mary and the reading of Scriptures. Encouraged by some Catholic priests, in 1808, she moved with her family to Baltimore to open a school for girls. Catholic women came to join her. Soon they decided to establish a religious congregation. They moved to Emmitsburg, Maryland and formally started their religious life on July 31, 1809. They were called Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, with Elizabeth Seton as superior, a duty which she held for 12 years. They adopted a Rule from the French Daughters of Charity based on the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul and it was approved by Archbishop John Carroll in 1812. The first Sisters made their religious profession on July 19, 1813. In 1814, they founded an orphanage in Philadelphia, then in New York by 1817. While she was at Emmitsburg, two of her daughters died of tuberculosis, and she herself was also attacked by the disease. She spent the rest of her life directing St. Joseph's Academy and her growing community. She died on January 4, 1821 at 46 years old, only 16 years after becoming a Catholic. She was beatified by Pope John XXIII on March 17, 1963 and was canonized by Pope Paul VI on September 14, 1975. Lord, help us through the intercession of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton to be faithful to the true faith which is found in the Catholic Church.” How do I nourish my Catholic faith? Do I pray, follow the Commandments, read the Bible and perform good works?

This meditation was given on Jan 4, 2023 at P3: Prayer, Penance, and Pub, which is a weekly time of Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Confession available followed by young adult pub time. Each Wednesday, Exposition and Confession starts at 6:30pm, a meditation is given at 8pm, followed by Benediction and young adult Pub Time. Pub time will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Beer and wine are sold. Cash and Credit accepted. Follow us: Website Instagram Linktree

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Fr. Luke reflects on one of the patron saints of CCOP, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

     Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda.  Today, Teresa walks us through this next week in the liturgical year.  Then, we focus on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and shares some suggestions on how to celebrate.

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES today.  In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets:  in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son. (Heb 1:1-2)

Saints du jour 2023-01-04 Sainte Angèle de Foligno et Sainte Elizabeth Ann Seton by Radio Maria France

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton by Dr. John Bergsma. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First John 3: 7-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 7-8, 9 Alleluia: Hebrews 1: 1-2 Gospel: John 1: 35-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

11th Day of Christmas Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1774-1821; founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity; opened the first American parish school; established the first American Catholic orphanage; first American-born citizen to be canonized Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/4/23

On this Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Eric Gallagher reflects on the gift of having the time with Jesus that accommodates a space to dream of a life we desire.Mentioned in this episode:21 Days to a Better Prayer Life Challenge21 Days to a Better Prayer Life ChallengeAbout Eric GallagherEric Gallagher is a husband, father of four and the founder of the With You Always podcast and Suscipe.co. Suscipe - Online Community and Formation for Disciples

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan. Wednesday 1/4/2023. Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Wednesday of the Second Week of Christmas. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Happy feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson live from Rome with more coverage of the upcoming funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra with more personal memories of Pope Benedict, and Dr. Regis Martin on Benedict's legacy as a theologian and teacher. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Jn 1:35-42They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”

MEMORIAL OF SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 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. In today's Gospel, as Jesus walks by, John the Baptist says to two of his disciples, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples immediately follow Jesus, who asks them what they are looking for. They ask Jesus where he is staying and he tells them, “Come, and you will see.” Andrew tells his brother Simon Peter that they have found the Messiah, and he brings him to Jesus. In calling Simon Peter Cephas, Jesus gives Peter a new identity as the rock on which Jesus will build his church. Just as I received a new name at Confirmation, Jesus invites us to come and stay with him and through his grace gives us a new identity to put on. Or, as Saint Paul says, “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” This gift beyond measure through Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection—how willingly today will I wear that, will I put on Christ? God, help me understand the work of your Son in your choosing from among the most humble people the first apostles. The Gospel acclamation reveals how you magnified your mercy by coming to us in the person of Christ: “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets: in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.” Jesus, you are the Word of God made flesh; you are the Incarnate Word. Whatever you say, then, is spoken into existence. You speak through your Son; your Son speaks, and Simon becomes Peter, the rock on which you build your Church. Lord, create in me today a new identity so that I can recognize and do your will. From Psalm 51, I pray: “A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.” Lord, let me be clothed with Christ today. Help me through natural gifts you give me to make good decisions; through supernatural grace, guide me when I lose my way, and restore me to your presence. Lamb of God, have mercy! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lectiodiv/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/lectio-divina-daily-reflections/id1637258440 Web: https://lectiodiv.wordpress.com "Behold the Lamb of God" flickr photo by Lawrence OP https://flickr.com/photos/paullew/39681315841 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license "St Andrew the First-Called" flickr photo by Lawrence OP https://flickr.com/photos/paullew/49145163363 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license "Tu Es Petrus" flickr photo by Lawrence OP https://flickr.com/photos/paullew/49568745382 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license "You are PETER, on this Rock ..." flickr photo by Slices of Light https://flickr.com/photos/justaslice/49298897318 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lectio-divina-daily/support

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Holy Saints SeriesElizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first person born in the United States to be declared a saint. She opened the first American Catholic parish school and established the first American Catholic orphanage. She founded the first native American religious community of women. All this she did in a span of forty-six years while raising her five children.This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms.See more resources, maps, and information at:https://www.dwworldhistory.comCheckout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/DWWorldHistoryA PDF Publication is available for this episode at:https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistorySupport the show

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Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious | Wednesday, January 4, 2023

St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Doing the Will of God *The Conversion of St Elizabeth Ann Seton *These Days are Evil *St Elizabeth Ann Seton and The Holy Eucharist * What are You Looking For?

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton by Dr. John Bergsma. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First John 3: 7-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 7-8, 9 Alleluia: Hebrews 1: 1-2 Gospel: John 1: 35-42 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

We'll continue to use the same reflection and examen for the rest of the week. New reflections will be added every Sunday. *Due to Covid-19, our 2020 reflections are re-purposed from earlier examen episodes.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Lectionary: 207The Saint of the day is Saint Elizabeth Ann SetonSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton's Story Mother Seton is one of the keystones of the American Catholic Church. She founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. She opened the first American parish school and established the first American Catholic orphanage. All this she did in the span of 46 years while raising her five children. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is a true daughter of the American Revolution, born August 28, 1774, just two years before the Declaration of Independence. By birth and marriage, she was linked to the first families of New York and enjoyed the fruits of high society. Reared a staunch Episcopalian, she learned the value of prayer, Scripture and a nightly examination of conscience. Her father, Dr. Richard Bayley, did not have much use for churches but was a great humanitarian, teaching his daughter to love and serve others. The early deaths of her mother in 1777 and her baby sister in 1778 gave Elizabeth a feel for eternity and the temporariness of the pilgrim life on earth. Far from being brooding and sullen, she faced each new “holocaust,” as she put it, with hopeful cheerfulness. At 19, Elizabeth was the belle of New York and married a handsome, wealthy businessman, William Magee Seton. They had five children before his business failed and he died of tuberculosis. At 30, Elizabeth was widowed and penniless, with five small children to support. While in Italy with her dying husband, Elizabeth witnessed Catholicity in action through family friends. Three basic points led her to become a Catholic: belief in the Real Presence, devotion to the Blessed Mother and conviction that the Catholic Church led back to the apostles and to Christ. Many of her family and friends rejected her when she became a Catholic in March 1805. To support her children, she opened a school in Baltimore. From the beginning, her group followed the lines of a religious community, which was officially founded in 1809. The thousand or more letters of Mother Seton reveal the development of her spiritual life from ordinary goodness to heroic sanctity. She suffered great trials of sickness, misunderstanding, the death of loved ones (her husband and two young daughters) and the heartache of a wayward son. She died January 4, 1821, and became the first American-born citizen to be beatified (1963) and then canonized (1975). She is buried in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Reflection Elizabeth Ann Seton had no extraordinary gifts. She was not a mystic or stigmatic. She did not prophesy or speak in tongues. She had two great devotions: abandonment to the will of God and an ardent love for the Blessed Sacrament. She wrote to a friend, Julia Scott, that she would prefer to exchange the world for a “cave or a desert.” “But God has given me a great deal to do, and I have always and hope always to prefer his will to every wish of my own.” Her brand of sanctity is open to everyone if we love God and do his will. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a Patron Saint of: Catholic SchoolsEducators/TeachersLoss of ParentsWidows Enjoy this meditation on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Friends of the Rosary: Today, day eleven of Christmas, the universal church celebrates in the USA and Canada the memorial of a New York-born, nineteenth-century saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821). After her husband's death from tuberculosis, she, who was a mother of five children, converted to Catholicism and founded the American Sisters of Charity, a community of teaching sisters which began Catholic schools throughout the United States. She was the first native-born American to be canonized as a saint. She wrote nicely about the Divine Will: “The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly to do it in the manner He wills; and thirdly, to do it because it is His Will.” “Let His Will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully so that doing what You wish, we will be pleasing to You.” Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pray for Us! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 4, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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January 4: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious (U.S.A.)1774–1821Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: WhitePatron Saint of Catholic schools, widows, loss of parentsShe had it all, lost it all, and then found it all againIn late 1803, Elizabeth Ann Seton, with her husband, left the United States for Italy, as a confident, high-born, wealthy, educated Yankee Protestant. She returned in June 1804, bankrupt, a widow, burning with love for the Holy Eucharist, tenderly devoted to Mary, and with the heart of a Roman Catholic. She was received into the Church the next year. Her upper-class friends and family abandoned her out of anti-Catholic spite.Our saint was an unexpected convert. She was, well into adulthood, a serious U.S. Episcopalian. She loved the Lord. She loved the Bible. She loved to serve the poor and the sick. Her excellent Episcopalian upbringing provided sufficient preparation for not being Episcopalian any longer. She took that faith as far as it could go. She probably never suspected her faith was lacking until she experienced the abundance of Catholicism. After her husband died of tuberculosis in Pisa Italy, Elizabeth and her daughter were taken in by family friends from nearby Livorno. In God's providence, this Italian family lived their faith with relish. Elizabeth was not only consoled and cared for by them in her grief but also saw how engrossing their faith was. The longer she stayed in Italy, the more its Catholic atmosphere enveloped her. She wept at Italians' natural devotion to Mary. She wondered at the beauty of a Corpus Christi procession through the narrow streets of her town. She understood the Holy Father's link to the early Apostles with clarity. And so she came to see the gaps in her native religion. She hadn't noticed them before. Having seen the real thing with her own eyes, she knew that she held a replica in her hands. The real presence of Christ in Catholicism is often understood only after a real absence is felt in non-Catholic Christianity.After her conversion, Elizabeth spent the rest of her short life dedicated to Catholic education. She started a Congregation of sisters in Maryland that taught girls, especially poor girls who could not afford an education. She was the first of tens of thousands of teaching sisters to operate Catholic schools in the United States. She is rightly considered in the United States as the foundress of Catholic parochial education. Besides her husband, she also lost two of her five children during her lifetime. She struggled, like all founders, to build up her Congregation. But her intelligence, charm, and drive paid off. Her Order thrived and thrives still. The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul gather each year on this feast near her tomb inside an immense Basilica in Northern Maryland to thank God for their foundress, for a life so well lived.Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, help us overcome the alienation of family due to our religious convictions. Aid us in persevering through the hardships of illness and death, and give us the same zeal for souls that you showed toward your students, seeing in each one the image of God.

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John 1:35-42 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. 

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world.

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

In A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American (University of North Carolina Press, 2019), Kathleen Sprows Cummings asks what drove U.S. Catholics in their arduous quest for an American saint? A home-grown saint, she argues, would serve as a mediator between Catholicism and American culture. Throughout much of U.S. history, the making of a saint was about the ways in which the members of a minority religious group defined, defended, and celebrated their identities as Americans. Their fascinatingly diverse causes for canonization—from Kateri Tekakwitha and Elizabeth Ann Seton to many others that are failed, forgotten, or still under way—represented evolving national values as Catholics made themselves at home. Cummings's vision of American sanctity shows just how much Catholics had at stake in cultivating devotion to men and women perched at the nexus of holiness and American history—until they finally felt little need to prove that they belonged. A Saint of Our Own won first place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the Gender Issues/Inclusion in the Church Category, and second place in the 2020 Catholic Press Association Book Award in the History Category. Lauren Horn Griffin is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. She researches religion, media, and technology with a focus on Catholic communities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, Father John and Mary invite Fr. Thomas Haan, pastor of St. Louis de Montfort in Fishers, Indiana along with Brian Freyberger, Director of Evangelization and Jeff Hess of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, to talk about why and how they launched The Rescue Project in their parishes. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to our weekly article (https://mailchi.mp/actsxxix/subscribe). We've published our first book (https://www.actsxxix.org/storestock/p/tccn) with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!

Sister Lisa Laguna, DC, our vocation director from the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, is back on the podcast! She's here to answer some more frequently asked questions about discernment including family acceptance, transitioning to religious life, and living in community.

Saint Elizabeth is not only one of the our first American-born saints, she's also an absolute baddie. So glad to have her pulling for us as a patroness and to walk towards Christ by her example. Dead Friend, pray for us!Resources for this episode:https://elizabethannseton.org/biography-of-st-elizabeth-ann-setonOrdinary Suffering of Extraordinary Saints by Vincent J. O'Malley C.M.Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Welcome to season FIVE! And Happy Feast of St. Vincent de Paul! We're celebrating these special occasions with Sister Anne Marie Lamoureux, DC. Sister Anne Marie is the visionary behind Seeds of Hope, a program at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland that brings those who may be struggling some comfort, physically, spiritually, and mentally. Sister Anne Marie talks about the program as well as what brought her to this point.

Flannery O'Connor the great fiction author once took great offense when someone suggested to her that the Eucharist was just a nice symbol. “If it's just a symbol, then to hell with it,” she said. In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues an explanation on the sacrament of the Eucharist and the theology behind it. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSOURCES:Article: The Eucharist at the Core: Flannery O'Connor and Elizabeth Ann Seton by Dr. Peggy RosenthalVideo: The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist // Bishop Barron at 2020 Religious Education Congress Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe