The Basics: Born July 25, 1532, in Spain; died October 31, 1617, in Spain; canonized January 15, 1888, by Leo XII; feast day, October 31. husband, father. The Story: Alphonsus felt the call to a priestly vocation, but family duties came first. His father died when the boy was fourteen, and so he ended his education… Continue reading Monday’s Man: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
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Wednesday’s Woman: Saint Felicitas of Rome
The Basics: Born in Italy; died about 150 in Italy; canonized precongregation; feast day, November 23. Widow; mother; martyr. The Story: The gruesome image from the late 15th or early 16th century says it all: A woman contemplating the deaths of her seven sons who refused to deny their faith. And, four months after the last… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Saint Felicitas of Rome
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hermione of Ephesus
The Basics: Born in the 1st century in Israel; died in 117 in Italy; canonized precongregation; feast day, September 4. Martyr. The Story: Two Roman emperors attempted to break Hermione’s faith, and both failed. Hermione was one of Philip the Deacon’s (not to be confused with Philip the apostle) four daughters, and so was well grounded… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hermione of Ephesus
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel
The Basics: Born September 17, 1830, in Germany; died February 6, 1905, in Germany; beatified November 10, 2013; feast day, February 6; woman religious. The Story: Contemplation vs. faith in action through charity. It’s a choice that many of us face; there never seems to be enough time to do justice to both. Maria Theresia, however, found… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel