The Basics: Born in the 7th century in England; died after 700 in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, February 23. Philanthropist; woman religious. The Story: They were three sisters, Milburga, Mildred and Mildgytha, and all became saints. Milburga, the oldest, served as abbess of the Wenlock convent her family founded. She was known for her humility and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Milburga
Category: Sisterhood of Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Geltrude Comensoli
The Basics: Born January 18, 1847, in Italy; died February 18, 1903, in Italy; canonized April 26, 2009, by Benedict XVI; feast day, February 18. Woman religious. The Story: From the time she was very young, Geltrude, born Caterina Comensoli, was drawn to the Eucharist and to adoration, spending time in worship before the Blessed Sacrament. Health and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Geltrude Comensoli
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Catherine de’ Ricci
The Basics: Born April 23, 1522, in Italy; died February 1, 1590, in Italy; canonized June 29, 1746, by Benedict IV; feast day, February 13. Woman religious and mystic. The Story: At first, they didn’t believe her. Even as a Dominican novice, Catherine experienced ecstasies that led her community to question just what was happening. Catherine withstood the tests… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Catherine de’ Ricci
Tarry Awhile
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Search an online bookstore for “St. Benedict,” and you’ll get nearly 10,000 results, many of the related to the saint’s rule for monks living in community. The rule’s recommendations on humility,… Continue reading Tarry Awhile