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

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 5 · Solemnity
The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 12 · Feast
The Conversion of Saint Paul the ApostleSat, Jan 25 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordSun, Feb 2 · Feast
Our Lady of LourdesTue, Feb 11 · Optional memorial

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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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