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 seven churches of Asia named in the opening chapters of Revelation all had their strong points… and the places where evil was testing them. Of the two… Continue reading Whoever Has Ears Ought to … Listen
Month: November 2018
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Gertrude the Great
The Basics: Born 1256 in Germany; died 1302 in Germany; canonized 1677; feast day, November 16. Woman religious, mystic, and author. The Story: It’s commonly acknowledged that Gertrude is the only female Catholic saint who is called “great.” So, what’d she do that was so great during her forty-six years on earth? Perhaps it was her obedience…… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Gertrude the Great
“What We Were Obliged to Do”
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. “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’” (Luke 17:10, NABRE) They say… Continue reading “What We Were Obliged to Do”
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Clelia Merloni
The Basics: Born March 3, 1861, in Italy; died November 21, 1930 in Italy; beatified November 3, 2018; feast day, November 21. Woman religious. The Story: Clelia’s story is one of humility and unjust judgment. Her life had begun so positively, born into a wealthy family, which afforded her a good education and financial security. However,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Clelia Merloni