The Basics: Born April 12, 1760, in France; died April 16, 1794, in France; beatified February 19, 1984, by John Paul II; feast day, April 16. Martyr. The Story: They were called “royalist fanatics,” but generally, such as in the case of Anne Maugrain, it appears their true crimes were continuing to worship and refusing to denounce… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Anne Maugrain
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Wednesday’s Women: Saints Justa and Rufina
The Basics: Born in the late third century in Spain; died circa 287 in Spain; canonized precongregation; feast day, July 19. Sisters, businesswomen, martyrs. The Story: These sisters, in their late teens or early twenties, had a pottery-making business. They were even more passionate about their faith than about their work (they donated a share of the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Saints Justa and Rufina
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Anne Line
The Basics: Born 1567 in England; died February 27, 1601, in England; canonized December 15, 1929, by Pius XI; feast day, October 25. Martyr; wife. The Story: You might say Anne spent her life sacrificing for her faith. She and her brother were disowned by their Calvinist father when the two of them converted to Catholicism. Anne… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Anne Line
The Cost of Opposing the Holy Spirit
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit; you are just like… Continue reading The Cost of Opposing the Holy Spirit