The Basics: Born 6th century in Ireland; died c. 585 in Ireland; canonized precongregation; feast day, January 1. Woman religious. The Story: Fanchea’s story includes an inspirational tale of sibling evangelization. Like so many of the precongregation canonized, Fanchea’s family is full of saints, including all three of her sisters (Lochina, Carecha, and Darenia) and her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Fanchea
Category: Saints
Pondering in Our Hearts
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. It had been, ahem, a rather unusual year or so for the young girl. First, Mary is betrothed to Joseph. (I will not enter the debate about what… Continue reading Pondering in Our Hearts
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eanflaed (Enfleda)
The Basics: Born April 19, 626, in England; died December 11, 704, in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, November 24. Queen and woman religious. The Story: Legend has it that Eanflaed became the first person baptized in England’s Northumbrian region because her father, King Edwin, promised to have the sacrament conferred upon her if he was… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eanflaed (Enfleda)
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)
The Basics: Born in England; died in 751 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, December 12. Princess, woman religious. The Story: We talk today about how out of touch people are, texting and tweeting instead of holding face-to-face conversations. And yet, those interactions that aren’t conducted in person have a rich history in Christian support. Eadburh, or… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eadburh (Edburga)