The Basics: Died about 750 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, January 31. Hermit. The Story: There are stories about Ulphia and frogs: she talked to them, she was able to silence them by her presence (only to have them croak loudly when they were moved to another area). But alas, they are things of legend.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ulphia
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille
The Basics: Born April 14, 1331, in France; died March 28, 1414, in France; beatified April 27, 1871 by Pius IX; feast day, March 28. Wife, mystic, laywoman. The Story: It starts out as a most charming story–as a child, Jeanne is said to have by prayer saved the life of a playmate who had fallen… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille
Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra
The Basics: Born in the 4th century in Syria; died in the 5th century in Syria; canonized precongregation; feast day, February 28. Anchoresses. The Story: They were good friends, born into noble families, not particularly unusual for two women in any period of history. But the way they felt called to live their lives was decidedly… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri
The Basics: Born December 12, 1916, in Spain; died July 16, 1975, in Spain; beatified May 18, 2019; feast day, May 18. Teacher, evangelist. The Story: Life was humming along for twenty-seven-year-old Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri. She had a boyfriend, was living with her mother, and was teaching chemistry. (She had been one of only five… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri