City of God in Salvation History
This piece is from St. Hildegard’s last theological work, the Book of Divine Works, completed just a few years before she died. This particular vision explains Hildegard’s understanding of the…
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Wooden Cross
The symbol of the Cross is central to Christianity. It was also central to Hildegard’s spirituality. Her writings (including those focused on theology, music, herbal remedies, and even many of…
Font of Living Water: the Baptistry
Our baptistry, like most churches in the Catholic tradition, contains a variety of symbols. Our baptismal font is a green glass bowl. Green (viriditas) is foundational to Hildegard’s theology. Next…
Hildegard and Richardis
One of Hildegard’s most beloved nuns was a young woman placed in her care, Richardis von Stade. Richardis was with Hildegard at the Disibodenberg. She likely assisted in compiling Hildegard’s…