St. Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia on November 26, 1858, and died not far away in Cornwell Heights, Pennsylvania, on March 3, 1955. We celebrated her feast day earlier this week. But Katharine did a lot of traveling—and ministry—beyond the Philadelphia region during her 96 years on earth. Born into a wealthy, philanthropic family,… Continue reading St. Katharine Drexel: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
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Sts. Perpetua and Felicity: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity are believed to have died on this date in the year 203 in Carthage. Perpetua, a young widow with a child… her slave, Felicity… and three others were imprisoned as Christians. The little band formed a community during their time together, a community Perpetua had not known with her own family,… Continue reading Sts. Perpetua and Felicity: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
What Are You Doing for Lent?
“What are you doing for Lent?” It’s the most popular topic going these days among my Catholic and non-Catholic friends. Or at least, the most popular topic after when is this crazy winter ever going to end. And maybe, at some level, they’re related. Pope Francis, no slouch when it comes to challenging the faithful,… Continue reading What Are You Doing for Lent?
The Bible’s 18 Most Challenging Words
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. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Can you think of eighteen more challenging words in the… Continue reading The Bible’s 18 Most Challenging Words