Шест портрета истакнутих жена Римокатоличке цркве (XIII-XIX век)

Abstract

From the 13th to the 19th century, prominent women of the Roman Catholic Church, who are the subject of this book, are a source of inspiration and admiration; and inspiration for literary and scientific works, spiritual improvement, a new way of looking at life’s struggles and problems that everyone faces. Some of these prominent women inspire with their own active activities in society and involvement in the political circumstances of their time, and give us the message that “ordinary” people can change a lot and contribute to the betterment not only of their own lives, but of other people’s as well. Th e women of the Roman Catholic Church, who have been discussed, found inspiration in the Lord and His love in different ways, in different periods of history. According to their testimony, God spoke to them and thus shaped their role in life and the providence that they were supposed to convey to humanity. Today, they are the ones who encourage people, whether they are Christians, feminists, historians, writers, poets. All of them fi nd something for themselves in their thoughts and activities, which gives meaning to their life and work.