Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Reflection

“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.” –St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Prayer

God of unity,

We have felt a new wave of tension come over us, as we brace for more of what COVID-19 has already done to our communities. We have worked hard to adjust and will continue to do so, yet we feel the separation caused by this pandemic so keenly. We are not together as we long to be. Rather than fall to despair, show us new ways to transform grief into healing. May we lean into the wisdom of saints like Elizabeth Ann Seton, who faced the challenges of her own day with grace and fortitude. May we lean into you, trusting that the unity we seek with each other will one day be restored. For all those who are working to bring that day closer, may we continue to show our support for them and their families in tangible ways. Amen.

Call to Action

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