The Basics: Born September 26, 1815, in France; died March 4, 1877, in France; beatified May 6, 1951, by Pius XII; feast day, March 4. Woman religious. The Story: Have you ever found it hard to live up to someone’s image of your predecessor? It often seems that the person who did a job or oversaw a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Placide Viel
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Of Redemption
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Ah, redemption. There are plenty of people in the world who try to be good because it’s the right thing to do. They perform charitable works, do random acts of kindness,… Continue reading Of Redemption
On the Nightstand: March 2015
A few weeks ago, Pope Francis named St. Gregory of Narek a Doctor (teacher) of the Church. Doctors are recognized not only for their sanctity but also for what we can learn from them, generally through their writings. You may not have heard of Gregory of Narek–I hadn’t but then, it’s women saints who generally… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2015
Being Christ in Our Lives: Jolene and Stephanie LeRoy
I don’t have a daughter of my own, but if I did, I hope she’d be like Stephanie LeRoy… and I hope I’d be a mother as loving as Jolene LeRoy. Jolene is the Faith Community Nurse at Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora, Illinois. What a gift she is to the parish, providing holistic… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Jolene and Stephanie LeRoy