While I was out and about speaking on the women saints and blesseds this week, a woman asked a question. In essence, she wanted to know why anyone should care about a bunch of people who lived a long time ago, especially a bunch of people no one had ever heard of. I found the… Continue reading Defending the Communion of Saints
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux
The Basics: Born January 2, 1873, in France; died September 30, 1897, 1885, in France; canonized May 17, 1925, by Pope Pius XI; feast day, October 1. Woman religious, author, Doctor of the Church. The Story: Therese’s life and her “Little Way” inspire so many, perhaps because we all can relate to it. The small things–not taking… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux