St. Bridget of Sweden: Mystic, noblewoman, and mother of eight

About this episode

This episode explores the life and visions of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic and noblewoman who influenced the Church and Europe.

St. Bridget of Sweden (c. 1303–1373) was a noblewoman, mother of eight, and mystic whose extraordinary visions challenged popes and captivated Europe. From childhood revelations of Christ’s Passion to bold calls for reform during a time of deep Church crisis, her life was anything but ordinary. Known as both the “patroness of failures” and the "patroness of Europe," her mission unfolded in tension between divine insight and unfinished earthly struggles. In this episode, we explore the powerful visions, spiritual legacy, and enduring mystery of a woman who communicated with heaven itself. If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's latest book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy  HERE  (Yale University Press) or  HERE  (Amazon). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Carlos Eire

Topics covered

• Christian mysticism
• visions
• Church reform
• spiritual legacy
• women in history

Keywords

• St. Bridget of Sweden
• mystic
• visions
• Church reform
• spirituality
• patroness of Europe
• Christianity

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Organizations: Yale University Press, Amazon

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