The Basics: Born in 1170 in Italy; died in 1218 in Italy; cultus confirmed in 1273 by Gregory X; feast day, April 26; woman religious. The Story: Sometimes our spiritual rigor, regardless of how well intentioned, doesn’t sit well with others. Franca, the daughter of a family in the nobility, was sent to a Benedictine abbey when… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Saint Franca Visalta
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Wednesday’s Woman: Saint Edith of Wilton
The Basics: Born about 961 in England; died September 16, 984, in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, September 16; woman religious. The Story: She lived inside the walls of Wilton Abbey nearly all her life, but Edith’s twenty-three years still intrigue us. Her father, King Edgar, carried off her mother, Wulfrida, from the abbey under circumstances that… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Saint Edith of Wilton
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
The Basics: Born in 1562 in Italy; died December 15, 1617, in Italy; beatified September 21, 1828, by Leo XIII; feast day, December 15; wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: Maria’s life had been humming along just fine. Born into a wealthy family of nine children, she married at seventeen. Five children had been born into this… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln
The Basics: Born July 24, 1242, in Germany; died November 6, 1312, in Germany; beatified November 8, 1908, by Pius X; feast day, November 6; mystic. The Story: Christina is said to have had her first mystical encounter with Christ when she was just ten years old or possibly even younger. Three years later, she convinced her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Christina of Sommeln