Way to go, Maeve. You tell 'em.
djc
"Maeve B. Callan" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Kathryn of Covington LA wrote:
>. . . C. of Siena, too neurotic,
Of all the company she keeps, and she's neurotic? I'm curious as to
why she strikes you as such, since she's one of the last saints I'd
classify as neurotic (although I grant a few of the tales told by
Raymond could qualify). I find her one of the most empowered and
empowering saints, who embodied caritas, both of God and neighbor
(she could maybe have worked on her love of self, but most saints,
especially female saints, probably could have). She chose to serve
those who needed her most, in the face of great suffering, hatred,
violence, etc, which might make a lesser mind neurotic, but she
remained committed, balanced, calm, and a constant source of support
for others. To me, she possesses most of the best virtues of being a
saint, and, more importantly, of being human.
Maeve
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