The Basics: Born December 7, 1935, in Romania; died August 24, 1958, in Romania; beatified September 22, 2018; feast day, August 26. Laywoman and martyr. The Story: What would you do if you felt called to serve the Lord in a particular way–but couldn’t, for reasons out of your control? That’s the situation in which Romania’s… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Veronica Antal
Category: Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vincenza Poloni
The Basics: Born January 26, 1802, in Italy; died November 11, 1855, in Italy; beatified September 21, 2008; feast day, November 11. Woman religious. The Story: Maria Vincenza (born Luigia) was good at waiting. She was the youngest of twelve children, but only three survived to adulthood. When she was twenty, her father, who ran a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vincenza Poloni
The Greatest Spiritual Gifts
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 am the most inept of creatures, but the Lord sometimes uses very weak instruments for His works; so let it be His will.” I recently ran across… Continue reading The Greatest Spiritual Gifts
Follow Me
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. Our rich history is full of martyrs who gave their earthly lives for the Lord. Already this month, we’ve celebrated the deaths of 190 martyrs of the French… Continue reading Follow Me