The Basics: Born May 16, 1825, in Poland; died October 10, 1899, in Poland; beatified April 18, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, October 10. Woman religious. The Story: Angela was a natural leader. The order she had founded was tireless in its work with the elderly and the poor. Yet the congregation’s thrice-elected Superior General… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Angela Truszkowska
Category: Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux
The Basics: Born January 2, 1873, in France; died September 30, 1897, 1885, in France; canonized May 17, 1925, by Pope Pius XI; feast day, October 1. Woman religious, author, Doctor of the Church. The Story: Therese’s life and her “Little Way” inspire so many, perhaps because we all can relate to it. The small things–not taking… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux
On the Nightstand: October 2014
Recently, a priest suggested I pray with the Blessed Virgin Mary to help better hear God’s desires for me on a couple of decision points. He noted, more elegantly than this, that Mary pondered many things in her heart… listened to the Lord… and went about her life instead of being paralyzed with indecision. A… Continue reading On the Nightstand: October 2014
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese Couderc
The Basics: Born February 1, 1805, in France; died September 26, 1885, in France; canonized May 10, 1970, by Pope Paul VI; feast day, September 26. Woman religious. The Story: Talk about a call changing! Therese joined the Sisters of St. Regis with the thought she’d be a teacher. However, the number of pilgrims coming to the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese Couderc