Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Zdenka Cecilia Schelingova

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: Visit the imprisoned. The Basics: Born December 24, 1916, in Slovakia; died July 31, 1955, in Slovakia; beatified September 14, 2003, by John Paul… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Zdenka Cecilia Schelingova

Of Readiness, Repentance… and Faith

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. The last day of ordinary time for weeks and weeks and weeks. Are you ready? I’m not. Lent is sneaking up on me this year, as it may… Continue reading Of Readiness, Repentance… and Faith

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marianne Cope

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: Visit the sick. The Basics: Born January 23, 1838, in Germany; died August 9, 1918, in the United States; canonized October 21, 2013, by… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marianne Cope

Wednesday’s Woman: Margaret of Cortona

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: Shelter the homeless. The Basics: Born about 1247 in Italy; died February 22, 1297, in Italy; canonized May 16, 1728, by Benedict XIII; feast… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Margaret of Cortona