The Basics: Born circa 331 in what is now Algeria; died 387 in Italy; canonized precongregation; feast day, August 27. Wife and mother. The Story: Monica’s story resonates with many women today. While she succeeded relatively quickly in her efforts to convert her husband and mother-in-law to Christianity, her son Augustine was a far different story. He… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Monica
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Of Dry Bones
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Back on the Fourth of July weekend, I clanged some exercise equipment on my right ankle. It swelled up and turned black and blue, but I still could walk without any… Continue reading Of Dry Bones
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Clare of Montefalco
The Basics: Born circa 1268 in Italy; died August 18, 1308, in Italy; canonized December 8, 1881, by Pope July 16, 1767, by Pope Leo XIII; feast day, August 17. Woman religious, mystic. The Story: By the time Clare was in her mid-twenties, she had lived in a religious community for many years. She was serving as abbess… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Clare of Montefalco
Full of Grace
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Who’s your Mary? For years, mine looked like the one who stood in the dining room nook in my childhood home, a sort of Lladro knockoff with a blue cloak and… Continue reading Full of Grace