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: Admonish sinners. The Basics: Born 1909 in Thailand; died December 26, 1940, in Thailand; beatified October 22, 1989, by John Paul II; feast day,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes Phila
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus
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: Counsel the doubtful. The Basics: Born March 5, 1848, in Portugal; died January 6, 1913, in Portugal; beatified May 28, 2006, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus
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
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen
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: Bury the dead. The Basics: Born September 16, 1098, in Germany; died September 17, 1170, in Germany; canonized October 7, 2012, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen