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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Voice of the Day: Hildegard of Bingen

Wordiness in the divine office counts for almost nothing before God.

- Hildegard of Bingen
from "Explanation of the Rule of Benedict." Quoted in Essential Monastic Wisdom, by Hugh Feiss.

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I don't have much to say about this fine quote! ;)

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Posted by: Peter | August 23, 2007 8:19 AM

Amazing woman.

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Posted by: Payshun | August 25, 2007 4:04 PM

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