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Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas was a fourth century bishop known for his gift-giving to the poor, which inspired the story of Santa Claus.
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Learn More »Centuries after St. Nicholas’ lifetime, in the late 1700s and early 1800s, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton demonstrated a similar thoughtfulness for the poor, especially for poor young women. In her early life and marriage, Elizabeth had a fine home and attended fancy parties and balls as a respected member of the wealthy mercantile class in New York City. But when her husband died, she was left virtually destitute with not only her own children to care for, but also her late husband’s young half-siblings, along with a bankrupt business. In her own new experience of poverty, Elizabeth did not focus on herself but turned her attention to others, especially young people who were poor and uneducated. With her three daughters, her sisters-in-law, and a few other young women, she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, devoted to living a simple life and educating the needy. The Sisters were given property in Maryland where, with few resources, they established a boarding school, a school for poor young girls, and the nation’s first Catholic orphanage in Philadelphia. In a time when few were concerned with educating the poor, especially young girls, Elizabeth saw that education was the only way for many young women to escape poverty, and she worked tirelessly to provide them with skills that would ensure that they would either be able to support themselves or marry well. Since the time of St. Nicholas, his story has spread to all corners of the world. His generous spirit is the inspiration behind the “Christmas spirit” that moves us today to give to those in need during the Christmas season. In a similar way, the spirit of Mother Seton lives on today. The school she founded, the first free Catholic school in America, was only the beginning. She and her Sisters inspired the growth of the Catholic parochial school system in the United States, which today serves and educates over two million students, offering many young people the opportunity to escape poverty through education. It was love of God that inspired both St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to give generously and care for others throughout their lifetimes. This Advent, we can continue to spread the legacies of these two great saints as we give gifts to friends and loved ones. But when we do, we should also consider those who are in poverty, who have needs greater than our own, and do what we can to love them and provide for them as well. By practicing love and care for the poor, especially those who have no way of returning the gift, we can best prepare our hearts to receive Jesus, the greatest gift of all.
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