The Basics: Born in 1562 in Italy; died December 15, 1617, in Italy; beatified September 21, 1828, by Leo XIII; feast day, December 15; wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: Maria’s life had been humming along just fine. Born into a wealthy family of nine children, she married at seventeen. Five children had been born into this… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
Month: January 2018
“Arise!”
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. Today’s lectionary readings present us with a pair of grieving fathers. In the first reading from 2 Samuel, King David’s beloved son Absalom dies not in battle, but… Continue reading “Arise!”
Sing in the Rain
An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. I don’t remember where I first saw this adage. It had to be at least five years ago, because I put it front and center on my writing website, and it’s still there today: Life isn’t about how you weather the… Continue reading Sing in the Rain
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln
The Basics: Born July 24, 1242, in Germany; died November 6, 1312, in Germany; beatified November 8, 1908, by Pius X; feast day, November 6; mystic. The Story: Christina is said to have had her first mystical encounter with Christ when she was just ten years old or possibly even younger. Three years later, she convinced her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln