"As September dawned, eyes turned to Rome with joy to celebrate the
canonizations of two young men -- Sts. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo
Acutis. In a particular way, many hoped that the holy lives of these two
new saints would have a special appeal to young people who would see in
them examples of lives well and faithfully lived.
"Merely a week later, Sept. 14 marked the 50th anniversary of the
canonization of another young saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. I dimly
remember this event from my early childhood, and recall similar
excitement that she would inspire a world hungry for good examples of
faithful lives.
"Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first American-born saint to be
canonized, a sign that our still-young nation can be the soil from which
holy lives spring forth for the glory of God. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer/Professor Lucia A. Silecchia reflected on the fruitful heritage left by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
To access Professor Silecchia's complete post, please visit:
The Pilot: Echoes: Lucia A. Silecchia: A 'fruitful heritage' in Ordinary Time (17 SEP 25)
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