The Basics: Born July 18, 1880, in France; died November 9, 1906, in France; beatified November 25, 1984, by John Paul II; feast day, November 8. Woman religious, mystic, writer. The Story: As a child, Elizabeth was somewhat of a pill. She was willful and given to fits of anger. Indeed, it’s said that a priest… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Restituta
The Basics: Born May 1, 1894, in what is now the Czech Republic; died March 30, 1943, in Austria; beatified June 21, 1998, by John Paul II; feast day, October 29. Woman religious, surgical nurse. The Story: It certainly wasn’t safe to say no to the Nazis in Austria in the 1940s. But that didn’t concern this… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Restituta
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
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen
The Basics: Born 1098 in Germany; died September 17, 1179 in Germany; equivalent canonization on May 10, 2012, and declaration as a Doctor of the Church on October 7, 2012, by Pope Benedict XVI; feast day, September 17. Woman religious, writer, musician, mystic. The Story: Hildegard joined a convent at an early age, and had had visions… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hildegard of Bingen