The Basics: Born April 14, 1331, in France; died March 28, 1414, in France; beatified April 27, 1871 by Pius IX; feast day, March 28. Wife, mystic, laywoman. The Story: It starts out as a most charming story–as a child, Jeanne is said to have by prayer saved the life of a playmate who had fallen… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille
Month: June 2019
Pray for Me, Jesus
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. “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours, and everything of mine is… Continue reading Pray for Me, Jesus
On the Nightstand: Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story
It’s a funny thing. My Protestant friends generally have no problem telling you about how they came to love the Lord. That’s probably why it comes easily to me; I learned a lot from the way they witnessed to me and continue to witness to the world. But Catholics, for whatever reason, often find that… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story
Friends in Faith: Paula Lazor
One of the first times I spent serious time with Paula Lazor, she talked of helping and defending a good friend. The friend was an elderly woman who had said something untoward after a lifetime of professional excellence and was being treated as a pariah as a result. Paula’s eyes flashed as she told the… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Paula Lazor