Start Date: December 26th
End Date: January 3rd
Feast Date: January 4th
Patronage of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton:
Catholic Schools, Widows, Seafarers, Teachers, Loss of Parents, In-law Problems, and the United States of America
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Daily Opening Prayer:
O God, You called St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to be an instrument of Your love, showing forth faith, hope, and charity. By her example and intercession, may we grow in love for You and our neighbor, trusting in Your Divine Providence. Grant us the grace to live our vocation faithfully, following her path of holiness. Amen.
Day 1: Trust in Divine Providence
O St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, you placed your trust in God’s providence amidst trials and loss. Help us to rely on His unfailing care, especially in moments of uncertainty. Teach us to surrender our worries and embrace God’s will with peace and hope. Amen.
Day 2: Faith in Times of Adversity
O St. Elizabeth, your faith remained strong through hardships and suffering. Pray for us, that we may remain steadfast in our faith when facing challenges, knowing that God’s grace is sufficient. Strengthen our hearts to persevere with courage. Amen.
Day 3: Love for the Eucharist
O St. Elizabeth, your devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament was the center of your life. Inspire us to deepen our love for the Eucharist, finding strength and consolation in Jesus’ abiding presence. Amen.
Day 4: Dedication to Education
O St. Elizabeth, you nurtured young hearts and minds through education rooted in faith. Intercede for teachers, students, and all involved in Catholic education. May we grow in wisdom, knowledge, and love for God. Amen.
Day 5: Compassion for the Poor
O St. Elizabeth, your heart overflowed with compassion for the poor and needy. Help us to see Christ in the suffering, to serve others selflessly, and to be generous in charity and kindness. Amen.
Day 6: Strength in Family Life
O St. Elizabeth, as a wife, mother, and widow, you faced the joys and trials of family life with grace and faith. Pray for families, that they may be united in love, guided by faith, and supported by God’s grace in every circumstance. Amen.
Day 7: Perseverance in Prayer
O St. Elizabeth, your life was marked by a spirit of prayer and reflection. Inspire us to remain faithful in prayer, even when we feel distant from God. May we find strength and renewal in our daily communion with Him. Amen.
Day 8: Witness to Holiness
O St. Elizabeth, you lived a life of holiness through everyday duties and extraordinary challenges. Help us to recognize that we are all called to be saints. May we embrace our vocation with joy, humility, and fidelity. Amen.
Day 9: Confidence in God’s Mercy
O St. Elizabeth, you trusted in God’s infinite mercy throughout your life. Teach us to approach His mercy with confidence, to seek forgiveness with humble hearts, and to extend that same mercy to others. Amen.
Daily Closing Prayer:
O God, who crowned St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with the glory of sainthood, we thank You for the graces received through her intercession. May her life inspire us to live with faith, hope, and charity. Help us to follow her example of trust in Your Divine Providence, and may we one day share in the joy of eternal life with You. Amen.
Litany of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton:
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.
Faithful daughter of the Church, pray for us.
Lover of the Eucharist, pray for us.
Servant of the poor, pray for us.
Model of patience in suffering, pray for us.
Teacher of children, pray for us.
Founder of Catholic schools, pray for us.
Mother full of faith, pray for us.
Woman of prayer, pray for us.
Witness to holiness, pray for us.
Defender of family life, pray for us.
Guide for educators, pray for us.
Companion to widows, pray for us.
Inspiration to converts, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
O God, You raised St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to holiness through her devotion to Your Church and her service to others. Grant that through her intercession, we may grow in faith, hope, and love, and share in the eternal life You promise. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.