Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born  April 11, 1919, in Brazil; died June 15, 1931, in Brazil; feast day, June 15; beatified October 20, 2007, by Benedict XVI; laywoman. The Story: Albertina was faithful throughout her short life. She grew up on a farm, part… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born June 4, 1870, in Sweden; died April 24, 1957, in Italy; canonized June 5, 2016, by Francis; feast day, June 4; woman religious and nurse. The Story: This newly canonized saint began her faith journey as a Lutheran. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mary Elisabeth Hesselblad

On the Nightstand: June 2016

This month, I’m going to be reading this book by Father Michael Gaitley, who will be familiar to many Catholics. I’m excited about this book because it’s based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: June 2016

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born April 30, 1897, in Canada; died September 4, 1929, in Canada; beatified March 20, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, September 4; woman religious and mystic. The Story: She regarded Cecilia of Rome and Therese of Lisieux as… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie of Ste. Cecile of Rome