Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born February 16, 1883, in Italy; died August 25, 1969, in Ecuador; beatified November 24, 2012; feast day, August 25; woman religious, missionary, nurse. The Story: This farmer’s daughter never tired of doing service in the Lord’s name. She joined… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Troncatti
Category: Missionaries
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Barbara of the Holy Trinity
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born June 27, 1818, in Austria; died March 17, 1873, in Brazil; beatified November 6, 2010; feast day, March 17; woman religious, missionary. The Story: The first thirty years of the woman born Barbara Maix were interesting, but perhaps not… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Barbara of the Holy Trinity
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born May 3, 1632, in France; died May 8, 1668, in Canada; beatified April 24, 1989, by John Paul II; feast day, May 8; woman religious, nurse. The Story: Catherine of St. Augustine packed a lot of service into her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
Called to Love
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. I once saw a video in which the speaker asked who attendees thought was the best person of the twentieth century. Many said Teresa of Calcutta. Then he… Continue reading Called to Love