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Elizabeth Ann Seton : saint for a new nation / by Julie Walters.
Van Pelt - Yarnall Collection BX4700.S4 W35 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Walters, Julie.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Seton, Elizabeth Ann, Saint, 1774-1821.
- Seton, Elizabeth Ann.
- Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Christian saints--United States--Biography.
- Christian saints.
- United States.
- Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul--United States--Biography.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- v, 133 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Paulist Press, [2002]
- Summary:
- Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821), whose name graces many schools, hospitals and parishes, is our first U.S.-born saint. Who was this extraordinary woman? Julie Walters, in this charming book aimed at young adults, brings Elizabeth to life and reveals the events that shaped her character and spirituality.The author describes vividly and movingly Elizabeth's struggles as a child, teen, wife, mother and foundress of the American Sisters of Charity. As a result, readers will feel that they are peering into her soul, thoughts, emotions, struggles, sense of humor and love of God.Reader appeal:--a role model for teens of a tough-minded woman living a difficult life with immense strength, purpose, and character.--an informative yet easily-read book for adults.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. There's No Need to Cry 1
- Chapter 2. At Home on Uncle Bayley's Farm 8
- Chapter 3. My Dearest Will 16
- Chapter 4. I Have Become a Looker Up 24
- Chapter 5. My World Is My Family 35
- Chapter 6. Thy Will Be Done 41
- Chapter 7. Bless Me with Faith 51
- Chapter 8. On God Himself I Pin My Faith 61
- Chapter 9. I Am a Catholic 71
- Chapter 10. The Sweetest Dream of My Imagination 82
- Chapter 11. A Grain of Seed for Eternal Life 89
- Chapter 12. Troubled on Every Side 97
- Chapter 13. Preparing Good Leaven 105
- Chapter 14. The Little Mustard Seed 110
- Chapter 15. Roar from the Valley 118.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-134).
- ISBN:
- 0809166925
- 9780809166923
- OCLC:
- 48249188
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