mechtild

Mechtild of Magdeburg

as a beguine..

had great devotion to the passion of Christ

did special praying for souls in purgatory

like anchoresses [zr.Bertken...] interceded for the church
practiced the virtues, prayed for and defended the pope

did not wish to speak about the world's vanities
avoided men, even close relatives
kept silence

and was given

profound insights

often revelations

from our Lord