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Hildegard
of Bingen
Feast day: September 17
Hildegard of Bingen was born in
Germany in 1098. At a young age Hildegard had a very holy teacher named
Jutta. From her teacher, she learned to love God and to pray. In those
days, it was very natural for Hildegard to join with her teacher Jutta
and other holy women and become a nun when she was 15 years old. Together
these women prayed and worked together in their Benedictine monastery.
Hildegard was very close to God and prayed every day. Everything she saw
reminded her of God's goodness. Hildegard always loved to tell others
of the beauty of nature and the importance of prayer. She was so close
to God, that sometimes she had visions or dreams of Jesus and the saints.
Later in her life Hildegard wrote down her visions so that everyone could
know how wonderful God is.
Hildegard was so talented that she wrote many books and poems. She wrote
plays and songs. Everything that Hildegard wrote told of God's glory.
Many people read and believed Hildegard's writing. Her music and poetry
became famous. She accomplished what she always wanted to do. She spread
God's Word.
People still read Hildegard's poems and stories. Her plays and music are
still performed. Because she wrote so many books and such lovely music,
we can come to know more about God's goodness even today. Hildegard teaches
us to treasure and give thanks for all of God's creation. Hildegard reminds
us that we can talk to God about everything and God will hear us.
Connecting to Faith First® Legacy Edition
Grade 6, chapter 25
Connecting to Faith First®
Grade 6, chapter 25
