The Basics: Born 1158 in Belgium; died January 13, 1228, in Belgium; feast day, January 13; mother, wife, woman religious. The Story: Ivetta’s wealthy family married her off when she was just thirteen to a man whom she disliked so much that she was known to have wished him dead for a time. And die he did,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ivetta of Huy
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Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Angers
The Basics: Eighty-three women, born between 1721 and 1771; died between January 12-April 16, 1794, in France; beatified February 19, 1984, by John Paul 22; feast day, February 1; martyrs, laywomen, women religious. The Story: They were mothers, daughters, sisters. Three of them were women religious. It appears they were everyday women… not leaders in their communities… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: The Martyrs of Angers
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Colomba of Rieti
The Basics: Born February 2, 1467, in Italy; died May 20, 1501, in Italy; beatified February 25, 1625, by Urban VIII; feast day, May 20; woman religious; mystic. The Story: It was an auspicious beginning. As the baby named Angelella was being baptized, a dove flew to the baptismal font. From that day on, she would be… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Colomba of Rieti
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Alix Le Clerc
The Basics: Born February 2, 1576, in France; died January 9, 1622, in France; beatified May 4, 1947, by Pius XII; feast day, January 9; woman religious. The Story: Born into a prosperous family, Alix wanted for little as she was growing up. Then in her early twenties, she experienced a conversion moment when an illness resulted… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Alix Le Clerc