The Basics: Born in 1332 in Italy; died January 29, 1361, in Italy; beatified March 27, 1824, by Leo XII; feast day, January 29. Wife, lay Dominican. The Story: Villana’s short life took many turns. Born into a wealthy family in Florence, she was just thirteen when she left for a convent, determined to be a nun.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Villana de Botti
Month: November 2018
Navigating the End Times
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 answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them!”… Continue reading Navigating the End Times
Endings and Beginnings
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. So Pilate went back into the praetorium and summoned Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this on… Continue reading Endings and Beginnings
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ermenberga
The Basics: Born in the 7th century in England; died c. 700 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, November 19. Wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: It was probably not the way Ermenberga expected to spend the final thirty or so years of her life. She was the daughter and granddaughter of kings in the Kent region,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ermenberga