Elizabeth Seton a Saint for Today

The Roman Catholic Lectionary points us to Scripture texts which are resonant with the life of the Saint for whom today is a memorial, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. She is the patron of my Parish and is the first native born Americans to be canonized. Her life story is one of being guided by the indwelling Spirit as the letter of John recommends to us. She had to discern the different “spirits” which influence our choices. She choose, as Jesus did to minister to the crowds of those needing health care and education. Her heritage included the continuation of her mission through the work of the Sisters of Charity in education and health care. These women worked devotedly in the schools and hospitals of Atlantic Canada