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
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Francoise d’Amboise
The Basics: Born May 29, 1427, in France; died November 4, 1485, in France; beatified July 16, 1863, by Pius IX; feast day, November 4; wife; ruler; woman religious. The Story: Like so many others who have been canonized or beatified, Francoise by all accounts was a beautiful, pleasant child. She was born into a noble family… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Francoise d’Amboise
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Clare of Rimini
The Basics: Born in 1282 in Italy; died February 10, 1346, in Italy; beatified in 1782 by Pius VI; feast day, February 10. Wife, woman religious. The Story: So how do you not love a woman whose biographer opened the story with, “This is the life of Blessed Clare of Rimini, who was an example for all… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Clare of Rimini
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie-Therese de Soubiran La Louviere
The Basics: Born May 16, 1834, France; died June 7, 1889, in France; beatified October 20, 1946, by Pius XII; feast day, June 7. Woman religious. The Story: From an early age, the girl who would become known as Marie-Therese Soubiran knew God came first in her life. What she could not have known was for how… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Marie-Therese de Soubiran La Louviere