The Basics: Born April 19, 626, in England; died December 11, 704, in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, November 24. Queen and woman religious. The Story: Legend has it that Eanflaed became the first person baptized in England’s Northumbrian region because her father, King Edwin, promised to have the sacrament conferred upon her if he was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eanflaed (Enfleda)
Month: December 2018
Your God Is King
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. It’s true! Your God is King! He is King as a helpless newborn, lying in a crude box, dependent on his parents for sustenance and safety. He is… Continue reading Your God Is King
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)
The Basics: Born in England; died in 751 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, December 12. Princess, woman religious. The Story: We talk today about how out of touch people are, texting and tweeting instead of holding face-to-face conversations. And yet, those interactions that aren’t conducted in person have a rich history in Christian support. Eadburh, or… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)
As Commanded
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 Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. (Matthew 1:24, NABRE) It has become one… Continue reading As Commanded