After trying to remember how to spell Hildegard, I can finally write how much of a strong female character she is. Like, wow, I could not have enough mental strength to stay away from sugar, and here Hildegard is dedicating her entire life to God. It is needless to say that I have a deep respect for nuns and monks. It is extremely impressive that Hildegard came from a noble family. My reasoning is that it can be assumed that she had luxuries for that time period, yet she took vows to work for God and not on finding a wealthy husband or other traditional routes. She stuck it to people who tried to take music away from her when she permitted a excommunicated person’s burial. Hildegard was at a ripe old age when she defended what she worked most of her life for, and my brain is likening the famous musician to Joan of Arc.
I commented on Abigale and Hailey’s posts.
She surely was a woman who wanted nothing more than to seek the Lord with her whole heart. We are able to look back and admire her for standing up for what was right even if she went against the Church. Not many of us would have the bravery or the courage to do something like that today. I for one know that I might not have been strong enough to respond the way she did if I was in her position.
ReplyDeleteHi Madalyn! It seems like Hildegard really was a strong-willed, determined person. To take vows like hers at such a young age seems incredible to me. She certainly is an example of a faithful woman of God.
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