Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/seton-reflections Seton Reflections connects real life stories and wisdom of Mother Seton with the Saints, a holy feast day, or a timely topic. Our hope is that you might find encouragement through these brief reflections. You can read these reflections at setonshrine.org or subscribe to these weekly emails and get them sent directly to your mailbox. © 2025 Seton Shrine 127f88c1-7338-5e58-ac7f-8c3dac1e986d no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:06:31 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:58:07 -0500 http://setonshrine.org https://img.transistor.fm/supejylmQPNiKDSy0m6RVfsmw-THzoJMbxynx_3Lgrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2MDgzLzE2MDUy/MTAwMDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://setonshrine.org episodic Seton Shrine Seton Reflections connects real life stories and wisdom of Mother Seton with the Saints, a holy feast day, or a timely topic. Our hope is that you might find encouragement through these brief reflections. You can read these reflections at setonshrine.org or subscribe to these weekly emails and get them sent directly to your mailbox. Seton Reflections connects real life stories and wisdom of Mother Seton with the Saints, a holy feast day, or a timely topic. Seton Shrine No No 41 41 The Holocaust Before the Holocaust: St. Edith Stein and Mother Seton full c2a25c7c-153e-40f4-97e5-c8b98719ab6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a50d06fc Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:02:02 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 421 Mother Seton and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (also known as Edith Stein) witnessed to a way of living and dying modeled on the ultimate sacrifice Christ accomplished on the Cross. Mother Seton and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (also known as Edith Stein) witnessed to a way of living and dying modeled on the ultimate sacrifice Christ accomplished on the Cross. No 40 40 Where Grace Abounds: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels full 166e612c-b5fa-4223-a48b-7cf09faa5a14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5562b742 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:08:20 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 328 Elizabeth Seton’s ordinary life reminds us that even without divine visions we can discover God’s abiding presence and grace in the everyday circumstances of life. Elizabeth Seton’s ordinary life reminds us that even without divine visions we can discover God’s abiding presence and grace in the everyday circumstances of life. No 39 39 The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton full 81b1a63c-5ca5-4ed6-beb7-35954bf3f62e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e65c09e7 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:07:46 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 381 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace. No 38 38 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Lightness of Divine Mercy full 62bc956c-af84-46e6-8ff7-e33c41802a3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/150dafc8 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:20:24 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 385 For humans, finding a balance between justice and mercy is always difficult. But St. Elizabeth Ann Seton understood that God’s grace transcends earthly limits, and allows mercy to fall lightly from heaven on our hearts and minds. For humans, finding a balance between justice and mercy is always difficult. But St. Elizabeth Ann Seton understood that God’s grace transcends earthly limits, and allows mercy to fall lightly from heaven on our hearts and minds. No 37 37 Katharine Drexel and Elizabeth Ann Seton—”Sister Saints” Who Changed Education in the United States Forever full df4df055-d1e8-48ed-8faf-dc57a846c733 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5665fb76 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:42:17 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 330 These two brave and unselfish women devoted their lives to educating poor children and ministering to the needy. We can see their legacies today in the religious communities they founded, and the thousands of Catholic schools across our nation. These two brave and unselfish women devoted their lives to educating poor children and ministering to the needy. We can see their legacies today in the religious communities they founded, and the thousands of Catholic schools across our nation. No 36 36 St. Josephine Bakhita and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Women of Great Fortitude full 85e78730-7f55-4d29-a6b9-3c225b3a36b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f7b424e Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:21:40 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 469 In giving their lives, strength, and sufferings for their daughters and sisters, sons and brothers, St. Josephine Bakhita and Mother Seton are eternally united in the life, strength, and suffering of their Beloved Lord. In giving their lives, strength, and sufferings for their daughters and sisters, sons and brothers, St. Josephine Bakhita and Mother Seton are eternally united in the life, strength, and suffering of their Beloved Lord. No 35 35 Don Bosco & Mother Seton: The Great Christian Educators full 85e012de-7602-4347-9830-d8e8661833d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76a7fbd7 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:34:22 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 374 St. John Bosco and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton presented lessons of love and gentleness to the most vulnerable of children. Their gentle instruction inspired their respective countries through the many thousands of pupils who would be taught by the communities they founded. St. John Bosco and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton presented lessons of love and gentleness to the most vulnerable of children. Their gentle instruction inspired their respective countries through the many thousands of pupils who would be taught by the communitie No 34 34 Epiphany: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord full f472c51f-6757-45b7-82b1-0ba4756b830f https://share.transistor.fm/s/425dff1f Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:13:40 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 392 Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Epiphany is a good time for us to ask: Where are we traveling? What are we seeking? What star will we follow? Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Epiphany is a good time for us to ask: Where are we traveling? What are we seeking? What star will we follow? No 33 33 Christ is Born Within the Love of Family full 4a9ea1d9-2d19-4426-bf9d-14a445b86d89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d74b93e9 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:48:53 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 330 The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life. The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life. No 32 32 Being Carried: The Marian Devotion of Saint Peter Canisius and Mother Seton full bb3527a5-3d91-4c30-8aea-679376da48b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11354ace Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:38:34 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 544 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Peter Canisius witnessed to the faith through their charitable actions and works of kindness—a strength they received from relying on the loving heart of Mary. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Peter Canisius witnessed to the faith through their charitable actions and works of kindness—a strength they received from relying on the loving heart of Mary. No 31 31 Trusting in the Goodness of God With St. Faustina and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton full 2ed6833a-3114-41c9-b24e-32d838e34371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f041ec26 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:50:38 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 375 St. Faustina and Mother Seton inspire us to bring our little bits of good will to the small tasks before us, and trust that God can accomplish great things through them. St. Faustina and Mother Seton inspire us to bring our little bits of good will to the small tasks before us, and trust that God can accomplish great things through them. No 30 30 Mother Seton and the Archangels — Helpers for All Seasons full 72b1804e-aced-4516-a6b2-c7c344a58626 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7de561f8 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:16:20 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 447 The angels surround us, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed. God and his angelic servants are here to help us whenever we turn to them, in every season of life. The angels surround us, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed. God and his angelic servants are here to help us whenever we turn to them, in every season of life. No 29 29 St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Seton: A Match Made in Heaven full 2a9c1089-92f2-440d-aec0-7b7058d9d9a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f97f2c05 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:15:40 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 418 St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams. Their lives suggest a way forward for all of us who suffer the tension between a comfortable life in the world and a life thrown open to Christ. St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams. Their lives suggest a way forward for all of us who suffer the tension between a comfortable life No 28 28 How the Queenship of Mary Helps Us To Understand Mother Seton’s Courage full ff3e5979-9582-4e3d-9658-bbf7568e67c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad5db50b Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:46:25 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 407 We don’t like to put ourselves under the authority of another. For us, power is often synonymous with oppression. But in Christ, and in Our Lady, Mother Seton, and the saints, power exists in the framework of love. And when Love is what rules us, everything changes. We don’t like to put ourselves under the authority of another. For us, power is often synonymous with oppression. But in Christ, and in Our Lady, Mother Seton, and the saints, power exists in the framework of love. And when Love is what rules us, everythi No 27 27 Where Grace Abounds: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels full 11b28bc8-89cc-4b31-bdd4-bd1b4d6b11af https://share.transistor.fm/s/f455cbe7 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:58:49 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 315 Elizabeth Seton’s ordinary life reminds us that even without divine visions we can discover God’s abiding presence and grace in the everyday circumstances of life. Elizabeth Seton’s ordinary life reminds us that even without divine visions we can discover God’s abiding presence and grace in the everyday circumstances of life. No 26 26 Giving Our Hearts to God with St. Anne and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton full 39134d0e-b54f-43f6-aa4a-d048f5ce0ba6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bebbb33a Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:40:57 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 438 Throughout their lives, St. Anne and Mother Seton had little idea of the glorious destiny God had in mind for them. They show us how to be faithful to God in all things, and to trust in his perfect plan for our lives. Throughout their lives, St. Anne and Mother Seton had little idea of the glorious destiny God had in mind for them. They show us how to be faithful to God in all things, and to trust in his perfect plan for our lives. No 25 25 The Play of the Heart: St. Josemaría Escriva and Mother Seton full 84e48e4c-25f5-4e95-8d9e-99e064807e74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01f9b885 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:54:41 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 523 No 24 24 Saint Anthony and Mother Seton Show Us the Importance of the Little Things full fcda610e-a85b-4177-bebc-31902009acef https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bf228b1 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:02:07 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 412 Lost car keys or a feverish child might not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of life, but it’s in the small, everyday things that we find a multitude of ways to love. Lost car keys or a feverish child might not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of life, but it’s in the small, everyday things that we find a multitude of ways to love. No 23 23 Mary's Immaculate Heart Teaches Us How To Love full b2e8e45a-2edf-46ea-a3c4-cd494dc04dfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/0424fad4 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:49:03 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 384 The Immaculate Heart, Her Mother, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton The Immaculate Heart, Her Mother, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton No 22 22 Mother Seton and Charles Lwanga: Two Saints, One Spirit full 12c31710-85da-47ec-bced-88976a4d284e https://share.transistor.fm/s/feaaf9c7 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:17:45 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 463 The difference is great between the young African tribesman in Uganda and the religious foundress from New York City. But we are reminded of their similarities through their different spiritual gifts in the same Spirit and their different forms of service for the same Lord. The difference is great between the young African tribesman in Uganda and the religious foundress from New York City. But we are reminded of their similarities through their different spiritual gifts in the same Spirit and their different forms of service No 21 21 The Visitation and the Gift of Holy Friendship full 1cf45c91-4020-4cae-96b2-8062520a45fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d34f9a6 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:41:30 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 370 In the Visitation, we see the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth sharing the joyful news of the Incarnation. Their example shows us – as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton did throughout her life – that true friendship brings us closer to God. In the Visitation, we see the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth sharing the joyful news of the Incarnation. Their example shows us – as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton did throughout her life – that true friendship brings us closer to God. No 20 20 Living in Christ’s Wounds with St. Rita and Mother Seton full 69bd44c5-2bf1-449a-9e02-af10f33f8c91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4b862ce Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 381 The Patroness of The Impossible The Patroness of The Impossible No 19 19 Answering the Nudges of God with St. Rose Venerini and St. Elizabeth Seton full 1f74f57f-03b3-4992-9f0a-c595e079c243 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38cfa3ab Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 328 No 18 18 One Day at a Time with St. John Baptiste de la Salle and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton full a2f235c7-fd18-4ea1-9646-6d41a7d57dce https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6b9ed60 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:10:33 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 367 If we knew the crosses in store for our lives before they were given to us, we may despair and give up immediately. Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle and Mother Seton show us how to take our crosses with full trust in God one day at a time. If we knew the crosses in store for our lives before they were given to us, we may despair and give up immediately. Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle and Mother Seton show us how to take our crosses with full trust in God one day at a time. No 17 17 An American Saint for An American Cross full 5d24aa5e-5b5d-426f-ae40-1321bbe1ea05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbcaad03 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 447 No 16 16 Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton full 2d097598-50c9-443b-b4aa-f66e203ba170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ad8c8fe Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:11:51 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 383 The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. No 15 15 The Annunciation: Saying Yes to God in Hard Times With Mother Seton full 48f9e2d2-c2cc-4336-930b-d11d481a3234 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d6d4f95 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:28:04 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 443 A few weeks after her conversion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrated the Annunciation by receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Thereafter, even in moments of poverty, loss and death, Elizabeth would follow Mary’s example with grace, courage, and a mission to serve others. A few weeks after her conversion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrated the Annunciation by receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Thereafter, even in moments of poverty, loss and death, Elizabeth would follow Mary’s example with grace, courage, and a No 14 14 St. Lea and Mother Seton: “Souls which have Trampled Satan Underfoot” full f7060381-affe-43b0-b835-1c9a5fbe32bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/218eba73 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 424 No 13 13 For Lent: Jesus, Restore the Temple of My Soul full 59d943be-0775-4be1-b536-8889ad21ce81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28a9296e Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:53:48 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 334 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was awestruck after confessing her sins for the first time. The account of Jesus’ anger in the temple is a reminder to us of the power of his mercy to restore the temples of our souls. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was awestruck after confessing her sins for the first time. The account of Jesus’ anger in the temple is a reminder to us of the power of his mercy to restore the temples of our souls. No 12 12 Lourdes and the Common Extremism of the Saints full 71c617a0-fc94-4bf7-994c-f0911fd0f815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f83dcd33 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 482 When Bernadette Soubirous and Elizabeth Ann Seton each discerned their callings, these future saints gave unstinting witness to their missions, in extreme obedience to truths that brought hope and light to many. They never backed down. When Bernadette Soubirous and Elizabeth Ann Seton each discerned their callings, these future saints gave unstinting witness to their missions, in extreme obedience to truths that brought hope and light to many. They never backed down. No 11 11 A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica full 67e3b5e8-1136-40de-b88c-345ec209542e https://share.transistor.fm/s/256691a9 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:33:54 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 384 No 10 10 The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragoss full e4dcf3fb-c135-47fa-a9b5-1e966968bcba https://share.transistor.fm/s/162703e4 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:10:56 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 561 Finding joy within sorrow Finding joy within sorrow No 9 9 The Fearlessness of St. Agnes and Mother Seton full 7a16f50e-322d-46b2-b344-9f85f1381e88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46352e60 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:15:07 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 347 In difficult times, the Saints model courage rooted in Christ In difficult times, the Saints model courage rooted in Christ No 8 8 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Windswept Life Bearing Seeds for the Future full c6bc692e-7591-46b6-9be2-67fd231a2420 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfe31c26 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:48:57 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 470 No 7 7 Christ is Born within the Love of Family full ce1bd526-49b3-4f6b-b727-237ed4f51cbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/115ce2fe Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:22:03 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 355 Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life. No 6 6 Being Carried: The Marian Devotion of Saint Peter Canisius and Mother Seton full 4c148426-3921-4e05-9c9e-9665626b1897 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20deb34a Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:14:56 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 606 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Peter Canisius witnessed to the faith through their charitable actions and works of kindness—a strength they received from relying on the loving heart of Mary. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Peter Canisius witnessed to the faith through their charitable actions and works of kindness—a strength they received from relying on the loving heart of Mary. No 5 5 What Our lady of Guadalupe’s Message Meant to Mother Seton full 53b02e30-c501-4a3e-ad56-bafcf3407da1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18cf2073 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:19:41 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 448 No 4 4 Stepping Out in Faith with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Francis Xavier full 57122d94-1a98-4578-8b13-4067abc0a8d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf46f253 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:06:34 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 386 No 3 3 Going to Mary with Mother Seton & St. Catherine Laboure full cf2d9dfd-83d5-40b2-b81b-c88c722aea9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/618bed91 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:21:08 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 500 No 2 2 Towers of Grace: Mother Seton and Rose Philippine Duchesne full fa2d1107-718a-41bf-930d-40f6845efea8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aff9bb2d Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:47:29 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 571 No 1 1 In Troubled Times, Look to Leo the Great and Mother Seton full 18446c59-7518-4332-9c07-2794f6168a0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bbca748 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:56:32 -0500 Seton Shrine Seton Shrine 529 No