The Basics: Born 1158 in Belgium; died January 13, 1228, in Belgium; feast day, January 13; mother, wife, woman religious. The Story: Ivetta’s wealthy family married her off when she was just thirteen to a man whom she disliked so much that she was known to have wished him dead for a time. And die he did,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Ivetta of Huy
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln
The Basics: Born July 24, 1242, in Germany; died November 6, 1312, in Germany; beatified November 8, 1908, by Pius X; feast day, November 6; mystic. The Story: Christina is said to have had her first mystical encounter with Christ when she was just ten years old or possibly even younger. Three years later, she convinced her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln