Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Forgive offenses willingly. The Basics: Born January 1, 1579, in France; died 1601 in France; canonized June 29, 1867, by Pius IX; feast day,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Germaine Cousin
Category: Sisterhood of Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Lucia Brocadelli
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Bear wrongs patiently. The Basics: Born December 13, 1476, in Italy; died November 15, 1544, in Italy; beatified March 1, 1710, by Clement XI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Lucia Brocadelli
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes Phila
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Admonish sinners. The Basics: Born 1909 in Thailand; died December 26, 1940, in Thailand; beatified October 22, 1989, by John Paul II; feast day,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes Phila
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I am featuring women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today: Counsel the doubtful. The Basics: Born March 5, 1848, in Portugal; died January 6, 1913, in Portugal; beatified May 28, 2006, by Benedict XVI;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Rita Amada de Jesus