Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born June 4, 1870, in Sweden; died April 24, 1957, in Italy; canonized June 5, 2016, by Francis; feast day, June 4; woman religious and nurse. The Story: This newly canonized saint began her faith journey as a Lutheran. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad
Category: Saints
On the Nightstand: June 2016
This month, I’m going to be reading this book by Father Michael Gaitley, who will be familiar to many Catholics. I’m excited about this book because it’s based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: June 2016
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born April 30, 1897, in Canada; died September 4, 1929, in Canada; beatified March 20, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, September 4; woman religious and mystic. The Story: She regarded Cecilia of Rome and Therese of Lisieux as… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome
“And Holy Is…”
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. Spend a little time with this beautiful painting by the 19th century French artist James Tissot. The work, which hangs in the Brooklyn Museum, provides us with a… Continue reading “And Holy Is…”