St. Gertrude of Nivelles was born in what’s now Belgium in 626 and died on March 17, 659. It’s said when Gertrude was young, she became extremely angry when King Dagobert attempted to arrange a marriage for her with a duke’s son. Gertrude rejected the proposed match, saying that her spouse was Christ the Lord.… Continue reading St. Gertrude of Nivelles: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
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St. Ita of Limerick: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Saint Ita of Limerick was born in Ireland around 475 and died on January 15, 570. January 15 is her memorial feast in Ireland. I chose her to write about today because I’m a quarter Irish. Next month, I’m headed to Ireland for the first time ever. Ita was a bit of a homebody; after… Continue reading St. Ita of Limerick: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Catherine of Bologna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Saint Catherine of Bologna was born in Italy on September 8, 1413, and died on March 9, 1463. We observed her feast day last week. Due to her father’s connections, Catherine spent time as a youngster as an attendant to the daughter of a marquis. As a result, she learned a great deal about literature… Continue reading St. Catherine of Bologna: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Louise de Marillac: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Louise de Marillac was born in France on August 12, 1591, and died on this date in 1660. Louise was the daughter of an aristocrat and was interested in philosophy. She wanted to become a nun, but after prayer and contemplation, chose to marry and had a son. Her husband died when she was in… Continue reading St. Louise de Marillac: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections