The Basics: Born August 11, 1903, in Venezuela; died May 9, 1977, in Venezuela; beatified June 16, 2018; feast day, May 9. Woman religious. The Story: Carmen was never one to let adversity get in her way. She was born without a left arm, and began using a prosthesis at an early age. By all reports, she… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Carmen Elena Rendiles Martinez
Month: June 2018
Think, Love, Pray
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. As Christians, we are asked to believe many difficult things: the presence of three Persons in one. The Incarnation. The Resurrection. But believing is one thing; it’s possible… Continue reading Think, Love, Pray
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
The Basics: Born June 10, 1789, in France; died January 10, 1828, in France; beatified June 10, 2018; feast day, January 10. Woman religious. The Story: Adele’s early life was filled with upheaval, and perhaps it was that upheaval that fueled her faith. Her noble family was forced into exile during the French Revolution, first to Spain,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
Out of Food, Out of Hope…
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. The widow in 1 Kings 17 had given up. She was out of food and out of hope. Then along comes Elijah. He doesn’t pity her, doesn’t try… Continue reading Out of Food, Out of Hope…