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
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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
This Is My Revelation
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. What did or do you want to be? You probably have a list like mine: As a child, I wanted to be a home economics teacher. That evolved… Continue reading This Is My Revelation
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Anna Schaffer
The Basics: Born February 18, 1882, in Germany; died October 5, 1925, in Germany; canonized October 21, 2012, by Benedict XVI; feast day, October 5; laywoman. The Story: Anna’s life was far from easy, but she had a plan: she would become a missionary. To earn her dowry and to help her family, she went to work… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Anna Schaffer