The Basics: Born May 7, 1684, in France; died April 28, 1759, in France; beatified May 16, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, May 7. Woman religious. The Story: When saints collide, holiness results. Marie Louise was the fourth of eight children, born in Poitiers, France. She was seventeen when Louis de Montfort arrived in town… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie Louise Trichet
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Mercedes of Jesus Molina
The Basics: Born September 24, 1828, in Ecuador; died June 12, 1883, in Ecuador; beatified February 1, 1985, by John Paul II; feast day, June 12. Woman religious and missionary. The Story: Mercedes’ early life had much heartache… and to bear it, she turned to Jesus. Her father died when she was just two; her mother, when… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Mercedes of Jesus Molina
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Tabitha
The Basics: Born in the first century in Israel; died in the first century in Israel; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, October 25. Laywoman. The Story: It is a moving story that unfolds in Acts 9:36-42. Tabitha (or Dorcas), who is “completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving,” dies. Peter is preaching nearby and is summoned. He commands… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Tabitha
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes of Jesus (Agnes Galand)
The Basics: Born November 17, 1602, in France; died October 19, 1634, in France; beatified November 20, 1994; feast day, October 19. Woman religious; mystic. The Story: One of seven children, Agnes became a Dominican sister in 1623. She served as mistress of novices, then became prioress of her monastery, St. Catherine of Siena at Langeac. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes of Jesus (Agnes Galand)