{"product_id":"9781612785103","title":"Holy Women","description":"\"The Church gives thanks for all the manifestations of the feminine genius which have appeared in the course of history, in the midst of all peoples and nations; she gives thanks for all the charisms that the Holy Spirit distributes to women in the history of the People of God, for all the victories which she owes to their faith, hope, and charity: she gives thanks for all the fruits of feminine holiness (n. 31).\"---\u003cbr\u003e  Blessed Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Holy Women included are:\u003cbr\u003e  St. Hildegard of Bingen\u003cbr\u003e  St. Claire of Assisi\u003cbr\u003e  St. Matilda of Hackeborn\u003cbr\u003e  St. Gertrude the Great\u003cbr\u003e  Bl. Angela of Foligno\u003cbr\u003e  St. Elizabeth of Hungary\u003cbr\u003e  St. Bridget of Sweden\u003cbr\u003e  Marguerite d Oingt\u003cbr\u003e  St. Juliana of Cornillon\u003cbr\u003e  St Catherine of Siena\u003cbr\u003e  Julian of Norwich\u003cbr\u003e  St. Veronica Giuliani\u003cbr\u003e  St. Catherine of Bologna\u003cbr\u003e  St. Catherine of Genoa\u003cbr\u003e  St. Joan of Arc\u003cbr\u003e  St. Teresa of Avila\u003cbr\u003e  St. Therese of Lisieux\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Women have always played a unique and critical role throughout Scripture which has continued through today. In his weekly addresses, Pope Benedict XVI expertly and thoughtfully explores the life stories of 17 such holy women.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  From St. Hildegard of Bingen to St. Teresa of Avilla to St. Joan of Arc and many more in between, each one brings a fresh experience and example of faith that is still relevant today. These models of prayer, faith, and action will help you gain a fuller understanding of Church history as well as personal faith.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Bring your faith to life with the spark of history as told by the pope himself.  ","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor (IN)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062081896688,"sku":"9781612785103","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612785103_p0.jpg?v=1763843152","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612785103","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}