Day 65: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Today the Church honors St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first saint born in the United States. A wife, mother, widow, convert, and educator, her life was shaped by suffering, faith, and complete trust in God’s providence. Through loss and uncertainty, she became a foundation for Catholic education and religious life in America.In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. You will learn about her conversion from Episcopalianism to Catholicism, how devotion to the Eucharist led her to the truth, the cost she paid for entering the Church, and how she founded the Sisters of Charity and the first free Catholic school for girls in the United States.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton reminds us that holiness is lived in real life, through family, grief, sacrifice, and trust. Her witness shows that God is faithful, even when the path forward is uncertain.💬 Thought to Remember“Faith lifts the soul above fear and worry and carries it straight to God.”St. Elizabeth Ann Seton📖 Bible Verse“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”2 Corinthians 12:9🙏 Prayer to St. Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton,faithful mother, convert, and servant of God,pray for us.Help us trust God in times of loss,remain faithful to truth at any cost,and serve others with love and courage.Amen.📅 Follow Saints in a Year daily as we walk through the Church calendar and learn from the saints who guide us to Christ.📺 Subscribe to join the journey: @TravelingtoDamascus📖 #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StElizabethAnnSeton #CatholicSaints #AmericanSaint #TrustInGod