Kindling the Examined Life
“…Swan’s book provides an accessible overview of beguine spirituality in the context of their own times…[it] does a good job of explaining both the beguines’ spiritual practices and their continuing legacy.”
— Commonweal
Sr. Laura Swan is a Benedictine sister, spiritual director, author, teacher, and archivist. In our conversation we talk about her book The Wisdom of the Beguines: The Forgotten Story of a Medieval Women s Movement. I am fascinated by the Beguine movement as I think it is incredibly instructive for our times. Sr. Laura brings a contagious passion and a catalog of wisdom to the Beguines that I hope seeps into your soul. Can’t wait for you to hear more about the Beguines movement.
Visit Sr. Laura Swan at lauraswanosb.com | YouTube: @BenedictineLauraSwan | Facebook: laura.swan.505
Episode Show Notes
Works by Sr. Laura Swan
- The Wisdom of the Beguines: The Forgotten Story of a Medieval Women’s Movement
- Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women
- History of North American Benedictine Women
- Engaging Benedict: What the Rule Can Teach Us Today
- The Hannah Document
Resources & People Mentioned
- Beguines
- Beghards
- Pope Francis
- St. Martin’s University
- Forgotten Desert Mothers
- Tom Vivian
- History of North American Benedictine Women
- Basil
- Macrina
- Gregory the Great
- Hildegaard of Bingen
- Mother Teresa
- Alexian Brothers
- Mesiter Eckhart
- Catherine of Sienna
- “Fratelli Tutti“
Drink Recommended
- Authentic Irish Whiskey
Photo pulled from lauraswanosb.com
Links to book purchases give a kickback to a local New Mexican bookstore and Contemplify
