19 Min.
Encore: The Saintly Socialite Pt. 4 | Happy Challenges (Katharine Drexel) Holy Donors
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In part 4 of Katharine’s story, we finally see her work come to fruition. In Katharine's lifetime, she saw the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament grow from her original five sisters to 500+. When she passed away at the age of 94, she had survived typhoid fever, multiple heart attacks, bomb threats, riots, prejudices, tornadoes and more. And, through it all, her love for God and His children shined so brightly.
There is no doubt that Katharine used her gifts to further the Kingdom of God and that she truly merits the title of holy donor.
As we hear in Matthew 24:19, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Katharine showed that, while it may not be easy to forgo riches in service to God, it truly is worth the sacrifice.
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Recommended reading: "Saint Katharine" by Cordelia Frances Biddle | “Katharine Drexel: The Riches-to-Rags Story of an American Catholic Saint” by Cheryl Hughes
Specials thanks to Cordelia Frances Biddle for contributing to this season.
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Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).
For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.
Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.
In part 4 of Katharine’s story, we finally see her work come to fruition. In Katharine's lifetime, she saw the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament grow from her original five sisters to 500+. When she passed away at the age of 94, she had survived typhoid fever, multiple heart attacks, bomb threats, riots, prejudices, tornadoes and more. And, through it all, her love for God and His children shined so brightly.
There is no doubt that Katharine used her gifts to further the Kingdom of God and that she truly merits the title of holy donor.
As we hear in Matthew 24:19, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Katharine showed that, while it may not be easy to forgo riches in service to God, it truly is worth the sacrifice.
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Recommended reading: "Saint Katharine" by Cordelia Frances Biddle | “Katharine Drexel: The Riches-to-Rags Story of an American Catholic Saint” by Cheryl Hughes
Specials thanks to Cordelia Frances Biddle for contributing to this season.
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Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).
For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.
Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.
19 Min.