The Basics: Born 7th century in France; died 679 in France; canonized in 1520 by Leo X; feast day, April 15. Wife, mother. The Story: She may have never needed to touch a washtub in her entire life. After all, Hunna was born into nobility, and married into her own class. Indeed, her husband often traveled… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hunna
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St. Hunna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Hunna died about 679 in France, and today is her feast day. Hunna was known as the “holy washerwoman” because even though she was the wife of a duke, her focus was on serving the poor and of helping all, rich or poor, with their laundry. Verses 3 and 4 from Psalm 51 seem… Continue reading St. Hunna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections