Note: I’m currently featuring women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Maria, died about 1175 in Spain; beatified August 11, 1697, by Innocent XII; feast days, May 15 and September 9. Wife and hermit. Isidore, born about 1080 in Spain; died about 1130 in Spain;… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Blessed Maria de la Cabeza and St. Isidore the Farmer
Month: August 2017
Speaking the Truth
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. There was something about John the Baptist. Everyone saw it, his followers and his enemies alike. Even Herod, the king who would have him put to death, saw… Continue reading Speaking the Truth
Wednesday’s People: Sts. Helena and Constantine
Note: I’m currently featuring women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Helena, born circa 250 in Turkey; died circa 330 in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, August 18. Mother, empress. Constantine, born circa 272 in Serbia; died 337, in Turkey; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, May… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Sts. Helena and Constantine
What’s in It 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 take this little notebook with me to Mass. I don’t do it in case I get some bright idea for a column or essay, or to work… Continue reading What’s in It for Us?