The Basics: Born September 24, 1828, in Ecuador; died June 12, 1883, in Ecuador; beatified February 1, 1985, by John Paul II; feast day, June 12. Woman religious and missionary. The Story: Mercedes’ early life had much heartache… and to bear it, she turned to Jesus. Her father died when she was just two; her mother, when… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Mercedes of Jesus Molina
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Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes of Jesus (Agnes Galand)
The Basics: Born November 17, 1602, in France; died October 19, 1634, in France; beatified November 20, 1994; feast day, October 19. Woman religious; mystic. The Story: One of seven children, Agnes became a Dominican sister in 1623. She served as mistress of novices, then became prioress of her monastery, St. Catherine of Siena at Langeac. She… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Agnes of Jesus (Agnes Galand)
“I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel”
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. I recently happened upon the story of Blessed Mercedes Prat i Prat, who was killed in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War because she was a nun. You… Continue reading “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel”
Wednesday’s People: Saints Ebbe the Elder and Cuthbert
Note: This is the last in a series of posts about women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith. The Basics: Ebbe the Elder, born about 615 in England; died about 683 in Scotland; feast day, August 25; canonized pre-congregation; woman religious. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, born about 634… Continue reading Wednesday’s People: Saints Ebbe the Elder and Cuthbert