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Because a woman brought death a bright Maiden overcame it, and so the highest blessing in all of creation lies in the form of a woman, since God has become man in a sweet and blessed Virgin.

Hildegard of Bingen

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Hildegard of Bingen
Age: 81 †
Born: 1098
Born: January 1
Died: 1179
Died: September 17
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Saint Ildegarda di Bingen
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Like billowing clouds, Like the incessant gurgle of the brook The longing of the spirit can never be stilled.
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