Feast of St. Edith Stein: Patroness of Our Contemplative Community
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) | (1891-1942) Yesterday, August 9th, was the day Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr, (more commonly known by her birth name: St. Edith Stein ). Since her feast day this year fell on a Sunday, we did not celebrate her in the liturgy. However, our religious sisters, especially our contemplative sisters, honored her in a special way…
