The Basics: Born September 8, 1863, in Germany; died June 8, 1899, in Portugal; beatified November 1, 1975; feast day, June 8. Woman religious; mystic. The Story: Her early life was a mix of seeming contradictions. Maria Droste zu Vischering was born along with a twin brother into a wealthy noble family. Her health was a matter… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart (Maria Droste zu Vischering)
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catalina de Maria Rodriguez
The Basics: Born November 27, 1823, in Argentina; died April 5, 1896, in Argentina; beatified November 25, 2017; feast day, November 27. Wife; woman religious. The Story: This newly beatified woman was born Saturnina Rodriguez, into a politically prominent family. When she was still in her teens, she took a course in Jesuit spirituality and discerned the need… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Catalina de Maria Rodriguez
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Itala Mela
The Basics: Born August 28, 1904, in Italy; died April 29, 1957, in Italy; beatified June 10, 2017; feast day, April 28. Mystic. The Story: Itala was just nine when her brother died suddenly. “After his death, nothing,” she later wrote. She found no immediate comfort in her faith; both her parents were atheists, and while Itala… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Itala Mela
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Brigida Morello Zancano
The Basics: Born June 17, 1610, Italy; died September 3, 1679, in Italy; beatified March 3, 1998, by John Paul II; feast day, September 3. Wife and woman religious. The Story: It was perhaps not the life Brigida expected as a child. Born in the middle of a family of eleven children, she assumed caregiver roles when… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Brigida Morello Zancano