The Basics: Born in the 4th century in Syria; died in the 5th century in Syria; canonized precongregation; feast day, February 28. Anchoresses. The Story: They were good friends, born into noble families, not particularly unusual for two women in any period of history. But the way they felt called to live their lives was decidedly… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra
Category: Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
The Basics: Born December 12, 1916, in Spain; died July 16, 1975, in Spain; beatified May 18, 2019; feast day, May 18. Teacher, evangelist. The Story: Life was humming along for twenty-seven-year-old Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri. She had a boyfriend, was living with her mother, and was teaching chemistry. (She had been one of only five… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
Death by a Thousand Cuts
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. A friend recently found her nonprofit organization under attack… because a prospective client for another of her endeavors noticed she had a pro-life license plate. Another friend finds… Continue reading Death by a Thousand Cuts
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Renelde
The Basics: Born about 630 in Belgium; died about 700 in Belgium; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 16. Woman religious, martyr. The Story: Some saints are best known for what they did here on earth. But for some, it’s the good they did after death that keeps their names alive. Renelde grew up in a family… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Renelde