The Basics: Born in the first century in Syria; died about 107 in Lebanon; canonized precongregation; feast day, March 1. Martyr. The Story: Eudocia seemingly had it all: She was extremely wealthy, and she was extremely beautiful. Her willingness to sell the latter had resulted in the former. But she wasn’t bothered by the fact that… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eudocia of Heliopolis
Month: March 2019
Forgiving as the Lord Forgives
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. “His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity… Continue reading Forgiving as the Lord Forgives
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Macrina the Younger
The Basics: Born about 330 in Turkey; died about 379 in Turkey; feast day, July 19. Woman religious. The Story: Macrina’s was a life filled with sharing God’s grace and love, most notably with her family. Her parents came from wealthy, spiritual upbringings, and had ten children, Macrina being the oldest. (Her father’s mother also was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Macrina the Younger
The Perfect Person to…
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. By outward appearances, he was just a regular guy, a carpenter by trade. He offered up two small birds for Jesus’s circumcision; if he’d been wealthy, the sacrifice… Continue reading The Perfect Person to…