The Basics: Born March 24, 1847, in Spain; died December 26, 1896 in Spain; canonized May 25, 1975, by Paul VI; feast day, December 26. Social worker; woman religious. The Story: When she was ten, Vicentia was sent to Madrid to live with her aunt Eulalia. Eulalia had already begun working with young girls who found themselves in… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Vicentia Maria Lopez y Vicuna
Category: Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Begga
The Basics: Born 615 in what is now Belgium; died 693 in what is now Belgium; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, December 17. Benefactoress, woman religious. The Story: If you lived in Begga’s time, you knew of her family, perhaps the way we’re all aware of advisers to the Bushes, the Clintons, the Kennedys and so on. Her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Begga
The Kingdom of Heaven Before You
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Lately, I’ve been writing about the Beatitudes, how women saints lived them, and what we can learn from them. The one that has taken the most pondering to date is Matthew… Continue reading The Kingdom of Heaven Before You
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Joseph Rossello
The Basics: Born May 27, 1811, in Italy; died December 7, 1880, in Italy; canonized June 12, 1949, by Pius XII; feast day, December 7. Woman religious, caregiver. The Story: Initially, money stood in the way of Mary Joseph’s vocation. She didn’t have enough money for a dowry, so she went to work for an invalid for… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Joseph Rossello