Saint Lydwine of Schiedam: 1380-1433
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St. Lydwine was bedridden from the age of fifteen, when she broke a rib while ice skating, and endured a lifelong illness that was probably one of the first documented cases of multiple sclerosis. Her body became covered with sores and abscesses and virtually came apart into three pieces--symbolically representing the condition of the Church. She ate no food except Holy Communion and experienced many mystical phenomena. An incredible story of one...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0895550873
ISBN13:9780895550873
Release Date:July 1979
Publisher:Tan Books
Length:252 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"
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Spectacular!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
Tells the story of a heroic woman and the sufferings she went through for the world. Such as her stomach bursting and so much more!!! Through all of this she NEVER complained!!! A GREAT Lenten book.
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