The Basics: Circa 980 in Slovenia; died June 27, 1045, in Austria; canonized June 27, 1930, by Pius XI; feast day, June 27. Noblewoman and philanthropist. The Story: Hemma learned that God was the only one she could count on. Her nobleman husband owned a mine, and the couple’s two sons were killed by disgruntled workers. While… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hemma of Gurk
Category: Spirituality
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Catholics and the Bible
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Catholics and the Bible
“Where Your Treasure Is”
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. We were planning for a fire drill at work. It got canceled because it was raining at the appointed hour, and the powers that be didn’t want us to be inconvenienced. But… Continue reading “Where Your Treasure Is”
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Emilie de Vialar
The Basics: Born September 12, 1797, in France; died August 24, 1856, in France; canonized June 24, 1951, by Pius XII; feast day, June 17. Founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. The Story: As the daughter of a baron, Emilie didn’t want for much in tangible goods while she was growing up. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Emilie de Vialar