Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso

The Basics: Born about 410 in Italy; died before 450 in Italy; canonized on May 22, 1754, by Benedict XIV; feast day, March 27. Martyr. The Story: It appears to have been a loving housekeeper who introduced the young Augusta to Christianity. The motherless child was baptized by a hermit the housekeeper knew, and began doing… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso

Cleansing the Inside First

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. He was thirty-one when he converted to Christianity.  He had already fathered a child with a woman not his wife, and sent her away because he had plans… Continue reading Cleansing the Inside First

Author Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Sperry

Note: In this feature, Whitney Hopler profiles women who write about faith. If you are the author of a new book (published within the past six months) and would like to be considered for an interview, please email Melanie. By Whitney Hopler How cluttered is your home? Many people struggle with a clutter problem, yet don’t make… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Sperry

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Alice of Schaerbeek (Aleydis)

The Basics: Born in 1204 in Belgium; died in 1250 in Belgium; canonized in 1907 by Pius X; feast day, June 15. Woman religious. The Story: Alice’s burden was a heavy one, but she bore it with humility and grace. The child was sent to live with Cistercian nuns when she was seven, and eventually felt… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Alice of Schaerbeek (Aleydis)