“May It Not Be Counted Against Them!”

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. I think of St. Paul as a whirlwind or tornado, storming through towns, attempting to set people on fire with the Good News, not always being as tactful… Continue reading “May It Not Be Counted Against Them!”

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Juliana Falconieri

The Basics: Born 1720 in Italy; died June 19, 1341, in Italy; canonized June 16, 1737, by Clement XII; feast day, June 19; woman religious and social worker. The Story: Juliana realized her life’s mission early, perhaps because of the example of her pious parents, who were part of the nobility, and her uncle, regarded as among… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Juliana Falconieri