St. Catherine of Bologna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

Saint Catherine of Bologna was born in Italy on September 8, 1413, and died on March 9, 1463. We observed her feast day last week. Due to her father’s connections, Catherine spent time as a youngster as an attendant to the daughter of a marquis. As a result, she learned a great deal about literature… Continue reading St. Catherine of Bologna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Louise de Marillac: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Louise de Marillac was born in France on August 12, 1591, and died on this date in 1660. Louise was the daughter of an aristocrat and was interested in philosophy. She wanted to become a nun, but after prayer and contemplation, chose to marry and had a son. Her husband died when she was in… Continue reading St. Louise de Marillac: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Matilda: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Matilda (or Maud or Mechtildis as she is also known) was born in Germany about 895, and died on this date in 968. The children of Matilda and Germany’s Henry I rose to great heights in her world: one daughter, Gerberga, married Louis IV of France; the other, Hedwig, was the mother of Hugh… Continue reading St. Matilda: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Euphrasia: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections

St. Euphrasia, whose feast day we observe today, was born in about 380 to a family of Roman nobles. Her father died soon after she was born, and she and her mother moved to property the family owned near a convent in Egypt. Euphrasia’s mother died shortly after the child chose to enter the convent.… Continue reading St. Euphrasia: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections