The Basics: Born September 14, 1869, in Spain; died August 30, 1936, in Spain; beatified September 5, 2015, by Pope Francis; feast day, August 30; woman religious, nurse, and martyr. The Story: Maria Dolores Oller Angelats, known in religious life as Fidela, was the oldest of four children, born into a family of potters. She was drawn… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Dolores Oller Angelats
Month: November 2016
Of Mercy, Hope… and Elections
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. Less than a month remains of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. And yet, many of us have been unable to summon up even a modicum of mercy… Continue reading Of Mercy, Hope… and Elections
Returning Catholics FAQs: Vocations
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Vocations
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel
The Basics: Born September 17, 1830, in Germany; died February 6, 1905, in Germany; beatified November 10, 2013; feast day, February 6; woman religious. The Story: Contemplation vs. faith in action through charity. It’s a choice that many of us face; there never seems to be enough time to do justice to both. Maria Theresia, however, found… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel