St. Emma Comments
Emma was a relative of Emperor St. Henry II and also known as Hemma. She was raised at Henry's court by St. Cunegund, and according to legend was married to Landgrave William of Friesach. Their two children were murdered during an uprising of mines owned by William. Grief-stricken, he made a pilgrimmage to Rome and died on the way back. Emma then decided to devote her life to God. She gave liberally to the poor, founded several religious houses ... Continue Reading
41 - 59 of 59 Comments
Leave a Comment
Most Popular
Pope Francis says atheists can do good and go to heaven too! Read More
California teenager invents device that can charge cell phone in 20 seconds - flat Read More
Receiving the Eucharist: I Have Decided to Kneel For Jesus Read More
Culture of Corruption: Why Obama's misuse of Marines is wrong Read More
British soldier hacked to death in brazen attack by Islamic terrorists, stopped by prayerful, courageous women Read More
Daily Readings
Reading 1, Sirach 17:1-15
The Lord fashioned human beings from the earth, to consign them ... Read More
Psalm, Psalms 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18
As tenderly as a father treats his children, so Yahweh treats ... Read More
Gospel, Mark 10:13-16
People were bringing little children to him, for him to touch ... Read More
Saint of the Day
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
May 25: It would be easy to concentrate on the mystical experiences God ... Read More
Marketplace
The Fulfillment of All Desire
Honorable Mention from the Catholic Press Association
Ralph Martin, ... Read More
Medieval European Womens Ring C.13th-15th Century Ring Size 5 (16.1mm) Read More
this is gonna be my confirmation name
what virtues did this saint practice in her life
What is the date in which Saint Emma was canonized?? Also was she a William or a Fresca
she was born in 980.
What is she the patron saint of and when was she born?
What is she the patron Saint of?
WHEN WAS SHE BORN?
yay my saint! what issue a saint of??
What is she the saint of?? :(
when was st emma born
I think emma is a lovely name I am doing some research about her thanks for the info I am sure I will find out more about her
thanks for the info XD
My name is Emma too and I think she was cool - my friends call me Emma Hemma as well!!!
i searched all over the place, when was she canonized? she was also pretty cool!
when was she canonized??????
My name is Emma and I think that's cool! :D
she was a pretty gril.
My sisters name is Emma (:
perrrttayy nameee (: