Colana Kay, Helen's Granddaughter
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
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| Occupation | Wife, Homemaker, Pianist & Owner of Shower of Roses Shoppe |
| Location | Kenosha, WI, United States |
| Introduction | How does a woman raised in a staunchly anti-Catholic environment come to embrace the Catholic Faith, marry a Catholic man, raise her children in the Church, and become one of its most ardent defenders? This blog preserves and reflects upon the writings of Helen Howell, a woman whose spiritual journey unfolded during one of the most turbulent eras in modern Church history. Converted to Catholicism in the mid-twentieth century, Helen’s faith deepened as the Church entered the stormy period of the 1960s, when confusion and dissent threatened to erode long-held traditions. She witnessed these changes within her own parish life, yet remained steadfast. In her letters, Helen spoke with clarity, love, and conviction about the truths of the Faith. Her words offer a rare witness to an ordinary Catholic woman responding to extraordinary times, a mother and grandmother whose fidelity became a lasting legacy. Today, her writings remain both a historical record and a source of encouragement, reminding us that perseverance in truth, reverence for the sacred, and devotion to the Blessed Mother lead souls safely to her Divine Son. |
| Interests | Sharing the beauty of our Catholic Faith through art and communication. |