Do Not Be Afraid

In today’s Mass readings, there are two references to fear. First, in Mark’s Gospel, we see the Apostles in the boat during a storm.  As they see Jesus approach, walking on water, they are afraid.  Towards the end of the Gospel passage, Mark attributes their fear to a hardness of heart. They Read more…

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Today the Church recalls our first native-born, American Saint; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.  Mother Seton was raised Episcopalian, and converted to the Catholic faith.  She had a deep spirituality at the heart of a difficult life.  Saint Elizabeth was a wife and mother of five children.  She lost her husband Read more…