Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus

Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Counsel the doubtful. The Basics: Born March 5, 1848, in Portugal; died January 6, 1913, in Portugal; beatified May 28, 2006, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Instruct the ignorant. The Basics: Born April 17, 1620, in France; died January 12, 1700, in Canada; canonized October 31, 1982, by John Paul… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen

Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Bury the dead. The Basics: Born September 16, 1098, in Germany; died September 17, 1170, in Germany; canonized October 7, 2012, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Zdenka Cecilia Schelingova

Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Visit the imprisoned. The Basics: Born December 24, 1916, in Slovakia; died July 31, 1955, in Slovakia; beatified September 14, 2003, by John Paul… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Zdenka Cecilia Schelingova