The Basics: Born October 31, 1618, in Ecuador; died May 26, 1645, in Ecuador; canonized 1950 by Pius XII; feast day, May 26. Mystic, hermit. The Story: The woman known as the Lily of Quito lost her parents when she was just four, and was raised by an older sister. At a young age, Mariana wanted to enter… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Mariana de Jesus de Paredes
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia
The Basics: Born 1381 in Italy; died May 22, 1457, in Italy; canonized May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII; feast day, May 22. Wife, mother, woman religious. The Story: Rita’s life was marked by deep pain–and peace. Her 18 years in an arranged marriage were troubled. Her husband was unfaithful and abused her physically. Their two… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Rita of Cascia
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Imelda Lambertini
The Basics: Born 1322 in Italy; died May 12, 1333, in Italy; beatified in 1826, by Pope Leo XII; feast day, May 13. Daughter. The Story: The child was on fire for the Lord; there is no doubt of that. Imelda was just nine when her wish to enter a Dominican convent was granted. But that wasn’t… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Buriana
The Basics: Born in the sixth century in Ireland; died in the sixth century in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, May 1. Evangelist, hermit, and healer. The Story: Imagine being so on fire for God that you are willing to move away from the comforts of life to an area about which you know little or nothing.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Buriana