Sitting down alone with God and asking "What can I see in this saint's life - that is, what do You desire me to see today in this present moment - that shows me how to become holy and draw closer to You in my own rather different life" is like playing with fire (more so since I have a copy of The Science of the Cross lying around here somewhere and could pick it up and read it, maybe I'll do that.)
A bit confusing. At one point above it is written: "She was taken by the Nazis and died on the way to Auschwitz" but at several others it is stated that she died with others at the death camp. "On the way" suggests a more terrifying death (if that is possible) than dying with others at the camp.
Thank you for this in-depth presentation! I learned a lot about St. Edith Stein.
It struck me that the timeline at the end of the article is a subtle but effective presentation of the distinction between the Catholic and secular worldviews - the secular timeline would have ended with her death, but the Catholic timeline continues afterward, because we recognise the reality of life after death and the continuing effects that a person, especially a saint, can have after departing this mortal coil.
It's very interesting to read about saints.
Sitting down alone with God and asking "What can I see in this saint's life - that is, what do You desire me to see today in this present moment - that shows me how to become holy and draw closer to You in my own rather different life" is like playing with fire (more so since I have a copy of The Science of the Cross lying around here somewhere and could pick it up and read it, maybe I'll do that.)
A bit confusing. At one point above it is written: "She was taken by the Nazis and died on the way to Auschwitz" but at several others it is stated that she died with others at the death camp. "On the way" suggests a more terrifying death (if that is possible) than dying with others at the camp.
St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross pray for us.
A brilliant piece, with superb, readable - and relatable writing. Why The Pillar is such a go-to news outlet. Bravo! (again).
Such a wonderful Saint. Thank you for some of the details of her life I had not known.
Thank you for this in-depth presentation! I learned a lot about St. Edith Stein.
It struck me that the timeline at the end of the article is a subtle but effective presentation of the distinction between the Catholic and secular worldviews - the secular timeline would have ended with her death, but the Catholic timeline continues afterward, because we recognise the reality of life after death and the continuing effects that a person, especially a saint, can have after departing this mortal coil.
Glory be to God!