The Basics: Born September 12, 1797, in France; died August 24, 1856, in France; canonized June 24, 1951, by Pius XII; feast day, June 17. Founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. The Story: As the daughter of a baron, Emilie didn’t want for much in tangible goods while she was growing up. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Emilie de Vialar
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St. Marie of the Incarnation: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Marie of the Incarnation was born October 28, 1599, in France and died on April 30, 1672, in Canada. Earlier this month, she was canonized by Pope Francis. Marie’s story is a difficult one to understand at times. A relatively wealthy widow with a son, she chose to become an Ursuline nun when she… Continue reading St. Marie of the Incarnation: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Elena Guerra: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Elena Guerra was born in Italy on June 23, 1865, and died two hundred years ago today. This Italian nun was devoted to the Holy Spirit, so much so that she wrote Pope Leo XIII twelve confidential letters asking that he encourage Catholics to be more aware of the Holy Spirit. Interestingly, the pope… Continue reading Blessed Elena Guerra: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Maria Schinina: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
Blessed Maria Schinina was born on this date in 1844 in Italy, and died on June 11, 1910. Maria came from a wealthy family, and was somewhat of a clotheshorse and a social butterfly. She especially loved to dance. She showed no real signs of adopting her parents’ example of charity for the less fortunate.… Continue reading Blessed Maria Schinina: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections