The Basics: Born April 20, 1586, in Peru; died August 24, 1617, in Peru; canonized April 12, 1671, by Pope Clement X; feast day, August 23. Mystic. The Story: Rose, the first person born in the Western Hemisphere to be canonized, let nothing get between her and the Lord. When she was young and people commented… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rose of Lima
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland
The Basics: March 5, 1224, in Hungary; died July 24, 1292, in Poland; canonized June 16, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, July 24. Queen and woman religious. The Story: Legend has it that when Kinga prepared to leave her native Hungary to be married to a Polish prince, her father offered gold and silver to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland