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: Clothe the naked. The Basics: Born June 6, 1837, in Spain; died August 8, 1905, in Spain; canonized October 23, 2011, by Benedict XVI; feast… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Brigid of Kildare
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: Give drink to the thirsty. The Basics: Born 451 in Ireland; died 523 in Ireland; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, February 1. Woman religious. The Story:… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Brigid of Kildare
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Angela Salawa
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: Feed the hungry. The Basics: Born September 9, 1881, in Poland; died March 12, 1922, in Poland; beatified August 13, 1991, by John Paul II; feast… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Angela Salawa