Women Saints

St. Hildegard of Bingen is depicted in an icon by Augustinian Father Richard G. Cannuli. (OSV News photo/courtesy of Father Richard Cannuli)

Joan Chittister, OSB, on Hildegard of Bingen

This Benedictine has been called brilliant and fearless. Sister Joan explains why.
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St. Katharine Drexel

Five Women of Faith: St. Katharine Drexel

The tale of American saint Katharine Drexel is a Cinderella story in reverse.
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Photo of St. Marianne Cope

Five Women of Faith: St. Marianne Cope

The government authorities were reluctant to allow Mother Marianne to be a mother on Molokai. Thirty years of dedication proved their fears unfounded.
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Cross and a crown of thorns

Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Tuesday

Early biographies extol the piety and generosity Clare exhibited in her youngest years. While such praise was common in telling the stories of saints, the evidence of her early behavior contrasts sharply with that of Francis.
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Cross laid on palms

Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Thursday

Clare’s spiritual path calls for active love and only one who has entered into union with the crucified Spouse can become like the Spouse, crucified in love. The church, in Clare’s view, lives and grows when its members are active ...
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Purple flowers

Lent with St. Clare: Third Thursday

“O most noble Queen, gaze upon Him, consider Him, contemplate Him, as you desire to imitate Him.” —Second letter to Agnes of Prague
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