Sisterhood of Saints: Margaret of Scotland
Melanie Rigney
November 16, 2021
St. Margaret of Scotland shows us how to find commonalities with those whose upbringings or worldviews are different from our own.
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Melanie Rigney
Melanie Rigney is the author of Brotherhood of Saints and Radical Saints (Franciscan Media). Melanie is also a regular contributor to Living Faith, the Catholic devotional, and writes weekly for Your Daily Tripod, a Catholic blog. She is a member of the Catholic Writers' Guild, Capital Christian Writers, and several other writing groups. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, where she is a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and is active in the Cursillo movement.
Loving Those Who Hate You
Melanie Rigney
November 3, 2021
St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639) was born to an unwed African-Native Peruvian mother, and under Peruvian law his ethnicity and illegitimacy disqualified Martin from life as a religious.
Waiting for Direction
Melanie Rigney
October 24, 2021
It takes trust—and often patience—to discern God’s plan for us. Zélie Guerin was a successful lacemaker when she met Louis Martin, and the two married just three months later.
Obedience, Faith, Sacrifice
Melanie Rigney
October 10, 2021
Respected physician Marcus Ji Tianxiang (1834-1900), self-prescribed opium for an ailment. When he became addicted to the drug, his confessor forbade him to take communion until he overcame the addiction.
Sharing Our Faith Out Loud
Melanie Rigney
August 27, 2021
St. Monica (332-387) wasn’t embarrassed about the way she evangelized to her son—although Augustine certainly was from time to time!
Offering Support and Encouragement
Melanie Rigney
July 27, 2021
Kuriakose Elias Chavara was barely in his teens when he entered a seminary, and shortly thereafter everyone in his immediate family died of smallpox.
The Kindness of Strangers
Melanie Rigney
July 18, 2021
Two women he barely knew offered to send Clement Mary Hofbauer to the University of Vienna so he could study for the priesthood.