The Basics: Born about 810 in Spain; died 856 in Spain; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 19. Laywoman and martyr. The Story: Aurea likely was not quite a teenager when two of her brothers were executed by Cordoba’s rulers for being Christians. Small wonder, then, that after the death of her husband, Aurea, possibly with her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Aurea of Cordoba
Category: Nonfiction
Being Like a Child
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. If you are any kind of a hockey fan in the DC area, you know the name Leni Oshie. Leni is the two-year-old daughter of Capitals winger T.J.… Continue reading Being Like a Child
On the Nightstand: The Gift of Invitation
The tug at my friend Allison Gingras’ heart to put together a series of guided journals for women began more than two years ago (and I have the emails to prove that!). It wasn’t like Allison didn’t already have plenty on her plate, with her family; her blog, Reconciled to You, and podcast, A Seeking… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The Gift of Invitation
Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward
I’ve been following and interacting with Nancy Ward, a sister in Christ and the Catholic Writers Guild, for several years now. A few years ago, Nancy released a terrific DVD aimed at showing people that Christianity isn’t a spectator sport and that we’re all called to evangelization. Soon she’ll be releasing a book on the same… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward