The Basics: Born in the 7th century in England; died after 700 in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, February 23. Philanthropist; woman religious. The Story: They were three sisters, Milburga, Mildred and Mildgytha, and all became saints. Milburga, the oldest, served as abbess of the Wenlock convent her family founded. She was known for her humility and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Milburga
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Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
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. A couple of years ago, I gave a two-day retreat on prayer. The retreat covered a lot of ground: the history of prayer; formed prayer vs. spontaneous prayer; prayer traditions; the… Continue reading Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Infant Baptism
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Infant Baptism
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Catherine de’ Ricci
The Basics: Born April 23, 1522, in Italy; died February 1, 1590, in Italy; canonized June 29, 1746, by Benedict IV; feast day, February 13. Woman religious and mystic. The Story: At first, they didn’t believe her. Even as a Dominican novice, Catherine experienced ecstasies that led her community to question just what was happening. Catherine withstood the tests… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Catherine de’ Ricci