This is a moment where our compassion for one another, our understanding of the complexities of our situation, and our flexibility will define the character of our community. May each of us follow the example of our patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, whose faith and determination helped her overcome incredible adversity. I join you in looking forward with hope and optimism.
For readers who do not know a little bit about Elizabeth Ann Seton's story - at 29 years old she was widowed with five children and penniless. She was living in Italy at the time, and converted to Catholicism because of the faith and kindness she observed in Italian Catholics. She moved to the United States, first to New York, and then to Maryland. It was in Maryland, where she started a school, and took in any child who wanted an education.
She died at 47 years old, and became the first American-born citizen to be beatified (1963) and then canonized (1975). She is buried in Emmitsburg, Maryland and is the patron saint of grief. She experienced deaths of many loved ones, including her husband and two of her five children.
Our stories are important. Our history can define who we are, and how we see and react to the world. Hearing other's stories may change our perspective, or help see the world a little differently.
Tell your story.
Little Pasqua wants to share some of his today with this video clip: Pasqua and a q-tip
He likes to play. All of the time.
Enjoy your Sunday, Everyone!
Purr & Paw,
-Stivali. 🐾
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou.
Little Pasqua wants to share some of his today with this video clip: Pasqua and a q-tip
He likes to play. All of the time.
Purr & Paw,
-Stivali. 🐾
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou.
