The Basics: Born October 4, 1843, in what is now Israel; died March 27, 1927, in Israel; canonized May 17, 2015, by Pope Francis; feast day, March 25; woman religious. The Story: Marie-Alphonsine was born into a very large family–nineteen children, eight of whom lived beyond childhood. She felt called to the religious life, and in 1862… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Juliana Falconieri
The Basics: Born 1720 in Italy; died June 19, 1341, in Italy; canonized June 16, 1737, by Clement XII; feast day, June 19; woman religious and social worker. The Story: Juliana realized her life’s mission early, perhaps because of the example of her pious parents, who were part of the nobility, and her uncle, regarded as among… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Juliana Falconieri
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception
Note: For the next few weeks, I’ll be featuring women who were beatified or canonized in the 20th or 21st centuries. The Basics: Born May 1, 1856, in Italy; died January 20, 1906, in Italy; canonized May 17, 2015, by Francis; feast day, January 20; woman religious. The Story: The woman born as Adelaide Brando knew from… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception
“Without Anger or Argument”
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. The New American Bible notes on today’s second reading from 1 Timothy 2;* tell us Paul’s intent is to direct that “the prayer of the community should be… Continue reading “Without Anger or Argument”