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Two Weeks of Worthy Women: Marcella Pattyn

Posted on 2 July 2013 by catholicsensibility

Guest blogger Fran Rossi Szpylczyn gives us a look into someone who was the last of a unique group of women that began in the Middle Ages. During the 12th century, groups of women began to form for common life; … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks of Worthy Women: Hadewijch of Brabant

Posted on 28 June 2013 by catholicsensibility

We continue to explore the overlap of faith, freedom, and “worthy women” from the centuries and from around the world. We met a few beguines last year in this series. Let’s meet another standout. We have to admit that we … Continue reading →

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