The Basics: Born February 2, 1576, in France; died January 9, 1622, in France; beatified May 4, 1947, by Pius XII; feast day, January 9; woman religious. The Story: Born into a prosperous family, Alix wanted for little as she was growing up. Then in her early twenties, she experienced a conversion moment when an illness resulted… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Alix Le Clerc
Month: February 2018
Setting Things Right
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. Oh, the scribes and the Pharisees. Jesus acknowledges they were preaching the right things. The problem was they weren’t living them, judging where compassion was needed, polishing their… Continue reading Setting Things Right
Fall in Love
An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. Fall in love. I’ll bet that phrase brings a smile to your face about a current or past love, and maybe brings a faraway look to your eyes about that time you first laid eyes on the one, or you realized that someone… Continue reading Fall in Love
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Benvenuta Bojani
The Basics: Born May 4, 1254, in Italy; died October 30, 1292, in Italy; beatified February 6, 1763, by Clement XIV; feast day, October 30; lay woman. The Story: The story goes that Benvenuta’s father was somewhat disappointed to find he and his wife had had a seventh daughter, but shook it off quickly, proclaiming, “She too… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Benvenuta Bojani