The Basics: Born January 26, 1802, in Italy; died November 11, 1855, in Italy; beatified September 21, 2008; feast day, November 11. Woman religious. The Story: Maria Vincenza (born Luigia) was good at waiting. She was the youngest of twelve children, but only three survived to adulthood. When she was twenty, her father, who ran a… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vincenza Poloni
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Alphonse Marie Eppinger
The Basics: Born September 9, 1814, in France; died July 31, 1867, in France; beatified September 9, 2018; feast day, September 9. Woman religious. The Story: There’s a school of thought that we need to suffer if we are to be true daughters and sons of the Lord. However, that’s not the way Alphonse Marie (born… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Alphonse Marie Eppinger
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Anna Kolesarova
The Basics: Born July 11, 1928, in the Slovak Republic; died November 22, 1944, in the Slovak Republic; beatified September 1, 2018; feast day, November 20. Martyr. The Story: Sometimes, it’s not as much about what happens when we say yes to the Lord as much as happens afterward. Sixteen-year-old Anna; her father and brother; and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Anna Kolesarova
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso
The Basics: Born about 410 in Italy; died before 450 in Italy; canonized on May 22, 1754, by Benedict XIV; feast day, March 27. Martyr. The Story: It appears to have been a loving housekeeper who introduced the young Augusta to Christianity. The motherless child was baptized by a hermit the housekeeper knew, and began doing… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Augusta of Treviso