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. “They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will… Continue reading Commandments: In Theory or Practice?
Month: May 2017
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Plautilla
The Basics: Born early first century AD in Italy; died 67 in Italy; canonized precongregation; feast day, May 20. Wife; martyr. The Story: The wife of a Roman official, Plautilla converted to Christianity as an adult. Tradition has it that Saint Paul was responsible for her conversion, and that she was baptized by Saint Peter. While we know… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Plautilla
Pondering Power
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. In The Wizard of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch brushes off a threat from the Wicked Witch of the West with a laugh and “Oh rubbish! You have… Continue reading Pondering Power
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Solange
The Basics: Born about 863 in France; died 878 in France; canonized precongregation; feast day, May 10. Martyr. The Story: Solange was a young shepherdess, born into a poor family but rich in her relationship with the Lord. She lost herself in prayer frequently, and decided she would not marry. However, her beauty caught the eye of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Solange