The Basics: Born April 12, 1760, in France; died April 16, 1794, in France; beatified February 19, 1984, by John Paul II; feast day, April 16. Martyr. The Story: They were called “royalist fanatics,” but generally, such as in the case of Anne Maugrain, it appears their true crimes were continuing to worship and refusing to denounce… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Anne Maugrain
Month: April 2017
Of the Wilderness… and Reminders
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. And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” So Moses… Continue reading Of the Wilderness… and Reminders
On the Nightstand: A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough
My parish’s latest Walking with Purpose women’s Bible study session ended last week (wah! we all cried), and a new session won’t begin for a few weeks. So, in the meantime, besides Scripture, I’ll be reading a book a member recommended: Wayne Muller’s A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough. I don’t have so much… Continue reading On the Nightstand: A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough
Friends in Faith: Molly Kiko
Molly Eschelbach Kiko is great at saying yes to God… and following with a smile where He leads. Molly, who suffers from a degenerative eye disease that eventually will lead to the loss of nearly all her sight, said yes to Mileigh, her guide dog and friend who helps her navigate confidently everywhere outside her home,… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Molly Kiko