The Basics: Born in the 4th century in Syria; died in the 5th century in Syria; canonized precongregation; feast day, February 28. Anchoresses. The Story: They were good friends, born into noble families, not particularly unusual for two women in any period of history. But the way they felt called to live their lives was decidedly… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra
Month: May 2019
Jails and Jailers
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. About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God as the prisoners listened, there was suddenly such a severe earthquake that the foundations of… Continue reading Jails and Jailers
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
The Basics: Born December 12, 1916, in Spain; died July 16, 1975, in Spain; beatified May 18, 2019; feast day, May 18. Teacher, evangelist. The Story: Life was humming along for twenty-seven-year-old Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri. She had a boyfriend, was living with her mother, and was teaching chemistry. (She had been one of only five… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
Death by a Thousand Cuts
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. A friend recently found her nonprofit organization under attack… because a prospective client for another of her endeavors noticed she had a pro-life license plate. Another friend finds… Continue reading Death by a Thousand Cuts