“The accidents of life separate us from our dearest friends, but let us not despair. God is like a looking glass in which souls see each other. The more we are united to Him by love, the nearer we are to those who belong to Him.” Elizabeth Ann Seton lived a very holy life devoted to God and her feast day is on January 4. She is the patron saint of our school being the founder of the first Catholic school, and her statue is located right outside the auditorium. Elizabeth came from a high society background but lived a simple and lonely life. As she grew up the Bible became her constant instruction, support and comfort. She married a young wealthy man at age 20. She went through many family struggles and problems, which led her to join the Catholic Church in 1805. She established the first Catholic school in America, and also founded the Sisters of Charity. Elizabeth died on January 4, 1821 and was canonized on September 14, 1975, after only being a Catholic for 16 years. Elizabeth’s life was devoted to God, Mary, the Eucharist, and sacred scripture, and because of her devotions she accomplished many things through her constant devotion to her faith. Her holy life is a great example for us to model our lives after and can help us stay close and true to our faith. Remember St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the patron saint of our school, on her feast day for everything she has done and accomplished.
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