Mother Seton: Saint Elizabeth of New York

by Leonard Feeney

Depicts the spirituality that guided the first American-born saint throughout the joys and sorrows of her life as wife, widow, and nun

212 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1975

About the author

American Jesuit priest, poet, lyricist, and essayist.

He articulated and defended a strict interpretation of the Roman Catholic doctrine, extra Ecclesiam nulla salus ("outside the Church there is no salvation"). He took the position that baptism of blood and baptism of desire are unavailing and that therefore no non-Catholics will be saved.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

where has st. elizabeth ann seton been my entire life what

this biographer is lowkey out of pocket (included rants about humanitarianism and kinda socialism too), and i vibed with it sometimes. i don’t think this was a super cohesive and thorough biography.

but seeing as i found it in the library of a retreat house, i’m fine with it.

st. elizabeth ann seton, pray for this catholic school teacher :)

[Tammy Townsend Coyle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible. Filled with error. Would not recommend it.