In my September e-letter, I asked readers to tell me what they loved so much about fall, since it’s my least favorite season. And boy, did you tell me! Here’s a sampling. Thanks so much… and I’m trying to drink in your words! “All of the colors–oranges, yellows, reds and browns.” —Connie G. “Because it’s… Continue reading Falling in Love with Fall
Month: September 2018
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Veronica Antal
The Basics: Born December 7, 1935, in Romania; died August 24, 1958, in Romania; beatified September 22, 2018; feast day, August 26. Laywoman and martyr. The Story: What would you do if you felt called to serve the Lord in a particular way–but couldn’t, for reasons out of your control? That’s the situation in which Romania’s… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Veronica Antal
All in the Family
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 said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” (Luke 8:21, NABRE) If you… Continue reading All in the Family
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vincenza Poloni
The Basics: Born January 26, 1802, in Italy; died November 11, 1855, in Italy; beatified September 21, 2008; feast day, November 11. Woman religious. The Story: Maria Vincenza (born Luigia) was good at waiting. She was the youngest of twelve children, but only three survived to adulthood. When she was twenty, her father, who ran a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vincenza Poloni