The Basics: Born in 289 in Turkey; died in 304; canonized precongregation; feast day, July 20. Martyr. The Story: Margaret’s story is by turns fantastic and comforting. Her mother died when she was young, and she spent a fair amount of time with the woman who nursed her, even as Margaret aged. Eventually, she became a Christian… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Margaret of Antioch
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Angelina of Marsciano
The Basics: Born in 1347 in Italy; died July 14, 1435, in Italy; beatified March 8, 1825, by Leo XII; feast day, July 13. Woman religious. The Story: Angelina may hold a place in religious community history; some credit her as the founder of the Third Order Regular Franciscans for religious women. How she got there is… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Angelina of Marsciano
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Frideswide
The Basics: Born about 650 in England; died about 727 in England; canonized precongregation; feast day, October 19. Woman religious. The Story: Many of the stories around women saints involve their rejection of suitors, and Fridewide is no exception. Born to a minor king in England, she convinced her father at a relatively young age to help… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Frideswide
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon
The Basics: Born June 10, 1789, in France; died January 10, 1828, in France; beatified June 10, 2018; feast day, January 10. Woman religious. The Story: Adele’s early life was filled with upheaval, and perhaps it was that upheaval that fueled her faith. Her noble family was forced into exile during the French Revolution, first to Spain,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Adele de Batz de Trenquelleon