Chapter 2 (Part 1) Pages 51 - 64 Marvellous Tales: “Dona Lucilia – Teach us how to tell stories!” https://youtu.be/DMzIE709s1AWeek 13 QuestionsQuestion 1The poses of Dona Lucilia and her siblings in the portrait, are, no doubt, typical of a style of photography at that time, including the absence of smiles. Her brother to the left seems to lean right in to his role. The brother on the right is also accepting of his more stately pose. Only Dona Lucilia "while resigned," seems truly uncomfortable, even averting her gaze…

Chapter 6 - Part 1: Pages 166-184 The Impact of a Truly Catholic Lady https://youtu.be/RZBrhkfncwkWeek 11 QuestionsQuestion 1Dona Lucilia returns. The greetings exchanged with the staff are filled with warmth and joy. This was at a time when "... familial spirit still pervaded the relations between the social classes with profound goodwill." These were not family members but servants. Both "masters" and "servants" were filled with affection and genuine interest in the well-being of each other.Of course, not in every situation, but in so many cases, these relations have soured. People who now…

What will a Lady be like in the Reign of Mary? https://youtu.be/v6Jn8du9mogWeek 10 QuestionsQuestion 11.  It had been established that Dona Lucilia was known in her own family setting as a pillar of kindness, sound advice and solace.Though it was a time when a lady would have to be somewhat guarded as to how she presented herself to others, still, her wisdom, warmth and kindness were so obvious that many felt free to approach her, feeling safe to confide their fears, disappointments and defects: the distressed Russian Princess and Dona Lucilia's…

A Mother’s Choice: Mediocrity or the Marvellous https://youtu.be/vSTHwO5KhAEWeek 9 QuestionsQuestion 1It is difficult, really, to imagine that the Polish Count and his wife had genuine expectations of adopting little Plinio and taking him home with them. They no doubt were enchanted with this most unusual child. Could it be that more than anything, they wanted to entice Dona Lucilia to the park in order to meet the mother of this unique little person and to share with her the incident of his sweet declaration of total love and…

How does a Lady with Grandeur of Soul Suffer? https://youtu.be/G8DMT5QkpCQWeek 8 QuestionsQuestion 1Anyone who has any experience with the pain of gall bladder attacks knows how totally consuming and incapacitating they are. It was only extreme virtue that would allow Dona Lucilia to act as she did, before, during and after the surgery she had to endure.Before - she had to embrace with Faith and confidence this radical, new procedure. Then, she had to help prepare her family for this huge adventure of sailing to Europe with a…

Chapter 2 (Part 1) Pages 51 - 64 10 Qualities a Lady needs to become a "Serene Queen of her Home' https://youtu.be/lM6Ho7fGRzk Week 7 Questions Question 1 Dona Lucilia's father, Dr. Antonio, had a mystical presentiment about his death occurring during the year 1909. Though the year had almost ended, this illustrious and beloved man did in fact die suddenly, unexpectedly, on Nov. 12, 1909. The news placed Dona Lucilia in such a state of shock and grief that she was unable to pay her last respects to…

AUDIO A Counter-Revolutionary Perspective https://youtu.be/060rrHPj4Zg Week 6 Questions Please share your thoughts at the bottom of the page in the Discussion Forum. Question 1 Dona Lucilia saw her father as an instrument of the Holy Spirit in directing her life. Combined with her own determination that fulfillment of the Will of God was the only way to decide her vocation, she embraced Dr. Antonio's suggestion about marriage, even abandoning her own natural inclination towards a religious life. She accepted this as the "Will of Divine Providence." The footnote…