Stumbling in the Dark

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. Oh, how we love to judge Peter. Cocky, scared, dense, literal Peter. We hear it in today’s readings. We heard it Sunday, Peter’s boast that he would lay… Continue reading Stumbling in the Dark

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Buonadonna de’ Segni

The Basics: Born c. 1181 in Italy; died April 28, 1260, in Italy; beatified in local tradition; feast day, April 28 (husband). Wife, lay Franciscan. The Story: The story of Buonadonna and her better-known husband, Luchesio Modestini is truly one of loved ones helping each other to grow in Christ. The couple married relatively young, and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Buonadonna de’ Segni

That Wretched Food

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 the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in the wilderness, where there is no food or… Continue reading That Wretched Food

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Delphina

The Basics: Born about 1282 in France; died November 26, 1358, in France; beatified in 1694; feast day, December 9. Wife, lay Franciscan. The Story: Today, we might call Delphina spunky, and her faith and spunk certainly inspired others. The child was orphaned shortly after birth and was raised under the guidance of uncles as well… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Delphina