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
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St. Frances of Rome: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Frances of Rome was born in 1384 and died on this date in 1440. As a child, Frances wanted nothing more than to enter a convent. But not only did her parents marry her off when she was just twelve… she also had to leave home to live with her in-laws! But it turned… Continue reading St. Frances of Rome: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
What Are You Doing for Lent?
“What are you doing for Lent?” It’s the most popular topic going these days among my Catholic and non-Catholic friends. Or at least, the most popular topic after when is this crazy winter ever going to end. And maybe, at some level, they’re related. Pope Francis, no slouch when it comes to challenging the faithful,… Continue reading What Are You Doing for Lent?
Being Christ in Our Lives: Janet Spurr
This has been one long, cold winter for most of us, physically and perhaps spiritually as well. And yet, my friend Janet Spurr is always about the beach and joy. When I met Spurr, she had just arrived in Maui after a 30 or so hour travel odyssey from her home in Massachusetts. Instead of complaining… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Janet Spurr