The Basics: Born May 2, 1880 in Italy; died February 17, 1952, in Italy; beatified June 15, 2019; feast day, February 17. Mystic. The Story: It’s said there were signs early on that Edvige was someone special. The day she was born, her mother saw a special luminescence in a communion host. And, when the child… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Edvige Carboni
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ulphia
The Basics: Died about 750 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, January 31. Hermit. The Story: There are stories about Ulphia and frogs: she talked to them, she was able to silence them by her presence (only to have them croak loudly when they were moved to another area). But alas, they are things of legend.… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Ulphia
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille
The Basics: Born April 14, 1331, in France; died March 28, 1414, in France; beatified April 27, 1871 by Pius IX; feast day, March 28. Wife, mystic, laywoman. The Story: It starts out as a most charming story–as a child, Jeanne is said to have by prayer saved the life of a playmate who had fallen… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Jeanne Marie de Maille
Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra
The Basics: Born in the 4th century in Syria; died in the 5th century in Syria; canonized precongregation; feast day, February 28. Anchoresses. The Story: They were good friends, born into noble families, not particularly unusual for two women in any period of history. But the way they felt called to live their lives was decidedly… Continue reading Wednesday’s Women: Sts. Marana and Cyra