If we consider the attitude of the Lord Himself, we understand that He accepted the free loving services of women for Himself and His Apostles and th… - Edith Stein

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If we consider the attitude of the Lord Himself, we understand that He accepted the free loving services of women for Himself and His Apostles and that women were among His disciples and most intimate confidants. Yet He did not grant them the priesthood, not even to His mother, Queen of Apostles, who was exalted above all humanity in human perfection and fullness of grace.

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About Edith Stein

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (October 12 1891 – August 9 1942), born Edith Stein, was a German Saint, philosopher, a Carmelite nun, and martyr who was murdered at Auschwitz.

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Alternative Names: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Teresia Benedicta a Cruce OCD Teresa Benedicta a Cruce
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