The Basics: Born July 11, 1928, in the Slovak Republic; died November 22, 1944, in the Slovak Republic; beatified September 1, 2018; feast day, November 20. Martyr. The Story: Sometimes, it’s not as much about what happens when we say yes to the Lord as much as happens afterward. Sixteen-year-old Anna; her father and brother; and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Anna Kolesarova
Category: Martyrs
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso
The Basics: Born about 410 in Italy; died before 450 in Italy; canonized on May 22, 1754, by Benedict XIV; feast day, March 27. Martyr. The Story: It appears to have been a loving housekeeper who introduced the young Augusta to Christianity. The motherless child was baptized by a hermit the housekeeper knew, and began doing… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso
“Eat What I Am Giving You”
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. But you, son of man, hear me when I speak to you and do not rebel like this rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am… Continue reading “Eat What I Am Giving You”
Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Orange
The Basics: Birth dates varied; died July 9-26, 1794, in France; beatified on May 10, 1925, by Pius XI; feast day, July 9. Women religious; martyrs. The Story: When the sixteen Ursuline nuns arrived in May 1794 at the Orange jail in southern France, they were greeted by thirteen other religious sisters, some of whom had already been… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Orange