Loading...With Easter Sunday only 2 weeks away, we are approaching the final rounds of Lent Madness 2019. I thought by now we would see one or two saints becoming the favorites to win the Golden Halo. However, looking at the vote totals during the Saintly Sixteen matches, this year’s winner is still a mystery to me!
The Saintly Sixteen wraps up on Monday, then the rest of the week features the Elate Eight matches. The Elate Eight bloggers will be providing pictures of odd or unusual items bearing the saint’s likeness, so be sure to read their daily post before casting your vote. There have been some strange devotions to saints over the years, so no telling what the bloggers have uncovered!
Now for the previews of this week’s matches.
Monday, April 8 – Miscellaneous Saints
Zenaida vs. Nicholas of Myra
Zenaida: Female physician; known for her care of children with depression and psychiatric disorders
Nicholas: Recognized for his generosity and gift giving
My pick: Nicholas
Tuesday, April 9 – Biblical Saints
Martha of Bethany vs. Photini
Martha: Friend of Jesus
Photini: Samaritan “woman at the well”
My pick: Martha
Wednesday, April 10 – Mostly Modern Saints
William Wilberforce vs. Pandita Ramabai
William: Crusader against slavery in England
Pandita: Champion of women’s rights in India
My pick: Pandita
Thursday, April 11 – Monastics and Martyrs
Ignatius of Loyola vs. Gobnait
Ignatius: Founder of the Jesuits
Gobnait: Foundress of convent in Ireland
My pick: Ignatius
Friday, April 12 – Miscellaneous Saints
John Chrysostom vs. Winner of ‘Zenaida vs Nicholas of Myra’
John: Famous Doctor of the Church
Nicholas: Inspiration for Santa Claus
Zenaida: Female Physician
My pick: Nicholas
