Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

Memorial

Born in New York in 1774, a widow and mother who became Catholic, founded the Sisters of Charity and Catholic schools; the first native-born American saint (d. 1821).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Transfiguration

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!”Luke 9:35

On the mountain, before Peter, James and John, Jesus is transfigured: His face shines and His garments become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah speak with Him, and the Father’s voice comes from the cloud.

Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness

A prayer with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

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The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 7 · Solemnity
The Baptism of the LordMon, Jan 8 · Feast
The Conversion of Saint Paul the ApostleThu, Jan 25 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordFri, Feb 2 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 14

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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