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St Bridget of Sweden. Pope Benedict XVI. A lady of dignity and distinction in the Church. On Wednesday, 27 October [2010], at the General Audience in St Peter's Square, the Holy Father dwelled on St Bridget of Sweden whom Pope John Paul II declared Co-Patroness of Europe, together with St Catherine of Siena and St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), in 1999.
One – Two – Three – Four – Five – Six – Seven – Eight – Nine – Ten – Eleven – Twelve – Thirteen – Fourteen – Fifteen. First Prayer. Our Father – Hail Mary. O Jesus Christ! Eternal Sweetness to those who love Thee, joy surpassing all joy and all desire, Salvation and Hope of all sinners, Who hast proved that Thou ...
Jul 25, 2022 · St. Bridget of Sweden, mother of St. Catherine of Sweden, was given a singular relationship with Mary. It manifested in the form of dramatic and beautiful visions. St. Bridget of Sweden, Bridget also spelled Birgit or Brigid, Swedish Sankta Birgitta av Sverige, (born c. 1303, Sweden—died July 23, 1373, Rome [Italy]; canonized October 8, 1391; feast day July 23, formerly October 8), patron saint of Sweden, founder of the Bridgittines (Order of the Most Holy Savior), and a mystic whose ...
Apr 28, 2023 · Bridget came from a family of means. In his day, the saint’s father was one of the wealthiest property owners in Sweden. On her mother’s side, Bridget was related to the Swedish kings of her era. At 13, Bridget was married to Ulf Gudmarsson. Their union produced eight children, all who survived infancy.
Oct 27, 2010 · Wednesday, 27 October 2010. Saint Bridget of Sweden. Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the eve of the Great Jubilee in anticipation of the Year 2000 the Venerable Servant of God John Paul II proclaimed St Bridget of Sweden Co-Patroness of the whole of Europe. This morning I would like to present her, her message and the reasons why — still today ...
Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish offers many opportunities to. volunteer. Anyone wishing to volunteer needs to complete the brief, but mandatory Virtus training. Please use the following links for Virtus training requirements. Once you have completed the training and printed your certificate, signed the Acknowledgement page from the handbook and ...
The Revelations of Saint Birgitta (or Bridget) of Sweden (circa 1303--73) is one of the most important and influential works of Swedish medieval literature. According to contemporary sources, Birgitta received her revelations in the form of visions, beginning in the 1340s and continuing until close to her death. Although her revelations related mostly to spiritual matters, they included some messages of a practical and political character, one of which was the command to found a new ...
