The Basics: Born May 29, 1427, in France; died November 4, 1485, in France; beatified July 16, 1863, by Pius IX; feast day, November 4; wife; ruler; woman religious. The Story: Like so many others who have been canonized or beatified, Francoise by all accounts was a beautiful, pleasant child. She was born into a noble family… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Francoise d’Amboise
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Magdalena de Pazzi
The Basics: Born April 2, 1566, in Italy; died May 25, 1607, in Italy; canonized April 28, 1669, by Pope Clement X; feast day, May 25. Women religious; mystic. The Story: Born into a wealthy family, the child who would become St. Magdalena experienced her first ecstasy at age twelve, and entered a Carmelite monastery near her home two… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Magdalena de Pazzi
St. Teresa of Avila: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Teresa of Avila was born in Spain 499 years ago today and died on October 4, 1582. Her feast day isn’t until October 15, but I thought I’d talk about her today since it’s her birthday… and because I bought this cool statue of her last week at Milwaukee’s Marian Center. What to say… Continue reading St. Teresa of Avila: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections