The Basics: Born about 383 in what is now Italy; died 439 in what is now Israel; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, December 31. Philanthropist. The Story: Some call Melania (not to be confused with her saintly grandmother, Melania the Elder) the greatest religious philanthropist of all time. The child of a Roman senator, Melania was married off… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Melania the Younger
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Who Will Abide the Day of His Coming?
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. We all have Christmas traditions: the lighting of the Advent candles, the decorating of the tree, the cookie and candy baking, the special meals, the entire family gathering to attend Mass… Continue reading Who Will Abide the Day of His Coming?
The Kingdom of Heaven Before You
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. Lately, I’ve been writing about the Beatitudes, how women saints lived them, and what we can learn from them. The one that has taken the most pondering to date is Matthew… Continue reading The Kingdom of Heaven Before You
St. Frances of Rome: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Frances of Rome was born in 1384 and died on this date in 1440. As a child, Frances wanted nothing more than to enter a convent. But not only did her parents marry her off when she was just twelve… she also had to leave home to live with her in-laws! But it turned… Continue reading St. Frances of Rome: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections