Another role model that comes under 'Great Works' is Hildegard of Bingen because of her spiritual writings. Hildegard was known as 'Sybil of Rhine', produced major works of visionary writings. At the age of 8, she was sent to an anchoress called Jutta to receive a religious education. During the years she was with Jutta, Hildegard started to tell her about her visions along with another monk called Volmar.
However, in 1141 Hildegard had a vision that changed the course of her life. She received a vision from God, which gave her instant understanding of the religious texts and other writings. This commanded her to write down everything she saw in her visions. These visions and writings, helped other people change their lives and convert to christianity. They also guided people to leading a good life.
Soon after, Hildegard made her own convent which grew and grew faster and faster. At around 1150 Hildegard moved her growing convent from Disibodenberg to Bingen about 30 km north, on the banks of Rhine. She later found another convent, Eibingen, across the river from Bingen. Her remaining years were very productive, as she wrote music and texts from her songs honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary for the holidays and feast days.
Hildegard of Bingen rocked the church because her spiritual writings had a special meaning. These meanings helped people and guided them of how to live a righteous live and taught them that God is always there to help you when you need it most.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/hildegarde.asp
However, in 1141 Hildegard had a vision that changed the course of her life. She received a vision from God, which gave her instant understanding of the religious texts and other writings. This commanded her to write down everything she saw in her visions. These visions and writings, helped other people change their lives and convert to christianity. They also guided people to leading a good life.
Soon after, Hildegard made her own convent which grew and grew faster and faster. At around 1150 Hildegard moved her growing convent from Disibodenberg to Bingen about 30 km north, on the banks of Rhine. She later found another convent, Eibingen, across the river from Bingen. Her remaining years were very productive, as she wrote music and texts from her songs honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary for the holidays and feast days.
Hildegard of Bingen rocked the church because her spiritual writings had a special meaning. These meanings helped people and guided them of how to live a righteous live and taught them that God is always there to help you when you need it most.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/hildegarde.asp