Note: For the next several weeks I’ll be featuring women saints who knew each other personally–mothers and daughters, grandmothers and granddaughters, sisters, and friends. The Basics: Clare of Assisi, born July 16, 1194, in Italy; died August 11, 1253, in Italy; canonized September 11, 1253, by Alexander IV; feast day August 11. Woman religious. Agnes of Assisi, born… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Clare and Agnes of Assisi
Tag: Poor Clares
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
The Basics: Born December 31, 1706, in Italy; died November 8, 1745, in Italy; beatified October 10, 1993, by John Paul II; feast day, November 8. Woman religious. The Story: Maria’s short life was full of both struggle and joy. From childhood, perhaps influenced by a priest uncle who lived with her family, Maria wanted to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Crucified Satellico
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland
The Basics: March 5, 1224, in Hungary; died July 24, 1292, in Poland; canonized June 16, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, July 24. Queen and woman religious. The Story: Legend has it that when Kinga prepared to leave her native Hungary to be married to a Polish prince, her father offered gold and silver to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Kinga of Poland
St. Camilla Battista da Varano: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections
St. Camilla Battista da Varano was born on this date in 1458 in Italy and died on May 31, 1524. Camilla was the result of an affair her father, a duke, had, but she was accepted as part of his family and was received an education and upbringing befitting his title. Camilla was touched spiritually… Continue reading St. Camilla Battista da Varano: 2014 Daily Lenten Reflections