The Basics: Born April 20, 1586, in Peru; died August 24, 1617, in Peru; canonized April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X; feast day, August 23. Mystic. The Story: Rose, the first person born in the Western Hemisphere to be canonized, let nothing get between her and the Lord. When she was young and people commented… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose of Lima
Category: Wednesday’s Woman
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Radegund
The Basics: Born about 520 in Germany; died about 587 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, August 13. Wife and woman religious. The Story: The 21st century has no singular claim to violence and political intrigue. Radegund’s father, a king, was killed by one of his brothers, who then went on to doublecross another ruler with whom… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Radegund
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Nonna
The Basics: Born in the fourth century in Turkey; died about 374 in Turkey; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, August 5. Wife and mother. The Story: If ever there was a mother who had an impact on her family’s faith life, it was Nonna. Raised by Christian parents, she was given in marriage to Gregory of Nazianzus, the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Nonna
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Serapia
The Basics: Born in the second century in Turkey; died about 120 in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 29. Martyr. The Story: Persecution in Christ’s name marked Serapia’s life from start to finish. She and her parents left Antioch, where she was born, due to persecution and moved to Rome. Serapia received several marriage proposals, but opted… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Serapia