GardenOfWonders

She wrote books and poems, hundreds of letters, seventy songs, and even a musical play. She wrote in Latin and liked to invent new words; she even created her own imaginary language! As a Benedictine nun she cared for the sick, welcomed the poor, built monasteries, and taught both men and women. She took several long journeys, and at seventy-two, she was still riding on horseback! On top of all this, Hildegard was a mystic.” “A mystic? What does that mean?” asked Rica. “A mystic is someone inspired by God to see the wonders of his love in his creation,” Grandmother explained. “Through the Holy Spirit, Hildegard contemplated the truth about God in the world around her. She wrote three books about the visions she had… books full of illuminations.” “Illuminations?” “Little paintings that adorn old handwritten books. I have some copies of illuminations made by Saint Hildegard. If you would like to see them, they’re in the desk in the library.” Rica’s eyes widened, and she hurried toward the library.

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