The Basics: Born second century AD in France; died 177 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, June 2. Martyr. The Story: Blandina, a slave, learned about Jesus from her mistress. Then there came the day when her mistress was decapitated for her faith. It was a difficult time for Christians in Lyons, France; torture upon torture resulting in… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Blandina
Month: May 2017
Jesus, Pray for Us
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 have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept… Continue reading Jesus, Pray for Us
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Magdalena de Pazzi
The Basics: Born April 2, 1566, in Italy; died May 25, 1607, in Italy; canonized April 28, 1669, by Pope Clement X; feast day, May 25. Women religious; mystic. The Story: Born into a wealthy family, the child who would become St. Magdalena experienced her first ecstasy at age twelve, and entered a Carmelite monastery near her home two… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Magdalena de Pazzi
What to Do in an Earthquake
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’ve been in three noticeable earthquakes. The first occurred in September 9, 1985, while I was on a Chicago el platform; the second, exactly 16 years later while… Continue reading What to Do in an Earthquake