Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Comfort the sorrowful. The Basics: Born October 29, 1971, in Italy; died October 7, 1990, in Italy; beatified September 25, 2010, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Chiara Badano
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Germaine Cousin
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Forgive offenses willingly. The Basics: Born January 1, 1579, in France; died 1601 in France; canonized June 29, 1867, by Pius IX; feast day,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Germaine Cousin
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Lucia Brocadelli
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Bear wrongs patiently. The Basics: Born December 13, 1476, in Italy; died November 15, 1544, in Italy; beatified March 1, 1710, by Clement XI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Lucia Brocadelli
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Instruct the ignorant. The Basics: Born April 17, 1620, in France; died January 12, 1700, in Canada; canonized October 31, 1982, by John Paul… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys