Wednesday’s Woman: St. Frideswide

The Basics: Born about 650 in England; died about 727 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, October 19. Woman religious. The Story: Many of the stories around women saints involve their rejection of suitors, and Fridewide is no exception. Born to a minor king in England, she convinced her father at a relatively young age to help… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Frideswide

Think, Love, Pray

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. As Christians, we are asked to believe many difficult things: the presence of three Persons in one. The Incarnation. The Resurrection. But believing is one thing; it’s possible… Continue reading Think, Love, Pray

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon

The Basics: Born June 10, 1789, in France; died January 10, 1828, in France; beatified June 10, 2018; feast day, January 10. Woman religious. The Story: Adele’s early life was filled with upheaval, and perhaps it was that upheaval that fueled her faith. Her noble family was forced into exile during the French Revolution, first to Spain,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Beatrice of Nazareth

The Basics: Born about 1200 in Belgium; died August 29, 1268, in Belgium; feast day, July 29; woman religious, mystic, writer. The Story: She’s a writer–and beatified woman religious–you may have never heard of if you live outside Belgium. And that’s a pity, because Beatrice’s Seven Ways of Divine Love is a wonderful read. Born into a wealthy family,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Beatrice of Nazareth