Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait

• Newly updated edition of a faithful classic
• Life & soul of America's first native-born saint
• In-depth, spiritual study of her life as wife, mother, educator, convert, foundress
• Organized thematically and chronologically
• Remarkable and inspiring read 

This newly updated edition of the classic Spiritual Portrait of Elizabeth Ann Seton offers a powerful look into the life and soul of America’s first native-born saint. Released in honor of the 50th anniversary of her canonization by St. Pope Paul VI, this edition features a fresh introduction and revised text by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, D.C.

What sets this work apart is its foundation in original archival documents, offering the only in-depth spiritual study of Mother Seton’s:

• Life as a wife, mother, educator, and convert
• Journey of conversion and deepening faith
• Founding of the Sisters of Charity
• Spiritual growth and heroic virtue

Organized both thematically and chronologically, the book highlights the remarkable holiness of an ordinary woman who surrendered fully to God's will. Rich in personal writings, this edition captures Mother Seton’s voice in a warm, accessible style that both informs and inspires.

A valuable resource for historians, educators, and spiritual seekers, this edition reinforces Mother Seton’s lasting influence on the Church in the United States and her enduring legacy as a model of faith, service, and sanctity.