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    Beatrice of Nazareth (Dutch: Beatrijs van Nazareth; c. 1200 – 1268), also known as Beatrice of Tienen, was a Flemish Cistercian nun, visionary and mystic...
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  • (name), a variant of Nazareth in many languages Beatrice of Nazareth (c. 1200 – 1268), a Flemish Cistercian nun Sisters of Nazareth, Roman Catholic religious...
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    Catholic saint Beatrice of Silva (1424–1492), Portuguese nun and saint Blessed Beatrice of Nazareth (1200–1268), Flemish nun Blessed Beatrice of Ornacieux...
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  • known as Heilwijch Blomart Beatrice of Nazareth (d.1268) Christina Ebner (1277–1355) Margareta Ebner (1291–1351) John of Ruysbroeck (1293–1381) Gregory...
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    of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty...
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    Anthony of Padua, OFM, (Portuguese: António/Antônio de Pádua; Italian: Antonio di/da Padova; Latin: Antonius Patavinus) or Anthony of Lisbon (Portuguese:...
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    often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their practices or continue to be part of their society, but...
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    spirituality : mystical writings of Mechthild of Magdeburg, Beatrice of Nazareth, and Hadewijch of Brabant. Translated by Davies, Oliver. New York, NY: Crossroad...
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  • The Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma) is a phase of passive purification of the spirit in the mystical development, as described by the...
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    any kind of ecstasy or altered state of consciousness which is given a religious or spiritual meaning. It may also refer to the attainment of insight in...
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