Christian women mystics

Christian Women of the Medieval Era – Part 50

Posted on: August 10, 2021

Montau. Truly, Dorothy identified with the crucified Christ all of her life. She knew that He loved her first and she returned the love.

Christian Women in the Medieval Era – Part 33

Posted on: December 8, 2020

Christian Mystics of the Twelfth Century Introduction: It is a tragedy that students have been taught to call the period between 500 to 1500 AD the “Dark Ages”. They have been given the idea that there wasn’t anything important that happened, or even worse that the times were backward. ...

Historical Women

Teresa of Avila – Prayer and Contemplation

Posted on: November 8, 2016

Teresa invited her sisters to enter the Interior Castle to move toward a life of prayer and contemplation, love and closeness to the Savior. Today we are invited to be in awe of the truth that God can make His presence real to us. We are in this castle together...

Julian of Norwich – To Know Christ

Posted on: October 27, 2016

Julian’s sixteen visions were written down in a book, "Revelations of Divine Love", the first book in English written by a woman. Julian referred to her book as “Showings”. In it she talks about God the Father, Jesus Christ’s love for the world and the Holy Spirit.

Historical Women

Catherine of Siena – part 2

Posted on: October 20, 2016

Catherine’s theology is still relevant today. She identified with Christ and this gave her the courage to persevere in her calling. Her theology is grounded in her denial of her self and total willingness to give God the glory for everything. We admire her for her courage, strong-willed determination, and...

Christian women mystics

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