The Basics: Born about 1869 in Sudan; died February 8, 1947, in Italy; canonized October 1, 2000, by John Paul II; feast day, February 8. Woman religious. The Story: It is a story that begins with love and returns to love after more than a decade of suffering and injustice. It is the story of a little… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Josephine Bakhita
Category: Sisterhood of Saints
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vicenta of Saint Dorothy Chavez Orozco
The Basics: Born February 6, 1867, in Mexico; died July 30, 1949, in Mexico; beatified November 27, 1997, by John Paul II; feast day, July 30. Woman religious; nurse. The Story: The woman who would become known as Madre Vicentita had a lifelong love affair with Jesus… and nursing. When she was twenty-three, she started helping at… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vicenta of Saint Dorothy Chavez Orozco
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Hildegard Burjan
The Basics: Born January 30, 1883, in Germany; died June 11, 1933, in Austria; feast day, June 12; wife, mother, politician. The Story: Hildegard was the daughter of non-practicing Jewish parents, and from an early age had a thirst for knowledge. She attended the University of Zurich, and earned a doctorate there, which was relatively unusual… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Hildegard Burjan
Fact vs. Legend
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. Spoiler alert. Near the end of my favorite Western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Ransom Stoddard (Jimmy Stewart) finishes his confession to a newspaper editor that Stoddard,… Continue reading Fact vs. Legend