The Basics: Born September 12, 1797, in France; died August 24, 1856, in France; canonized June 24, 1951, by Pius XII; feast day, June 17. Founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. The Story: As the daughter of a baron, Emilie didn’t want for much in tangible goods while she was growing up. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Emilie de Vialar
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Paula Frassinetti
The Basics: Born March 3, 1809 in Italy; died June 11, 1882, in Italy; canonized March 11, 1984, by John Paul II; feast day, June 11. Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Dorothy. The Story: Paula spent her entire life helping other people. Her mother died when she was nine. An aunt came to… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Paula Frassinetti
Five Things I Know About the Saints
On Sunday they’ll be saints, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. The former was pope the first seven years of my life; he may have been pope when I made my first communion, but I’m not sure of that date. The latter was pope for much of the thirty-plus years I was away from… Continue reading Five Things I Know About the Saints
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! Today, we attempt to drink in the profoundity of what the Lord has done for us: Sent his only begotten Son to redeem us… and to show us in a way we can understand that he loves us so very much. We learn that despite his pain and suffering and agony, Jesus, who… Continue reading Happy Easter!