Hildegard of Bingen

Today the Church remembers the life and ministry of a women of remarkable talent, and certainly one that was well ahead of her time, Hildegard of Bingen, who lived from 1098 and died in 1179. 

 

At a time when few women could read or write, Hildegard, a Benedictine nun, produced major works of theology and visionary writings. When few women were accorded respect, Hildegard was consulted by and advised bishops and kings. She worked in the natural sciences discovering medicinal uses of plants, animals and trees. She was a composer of music.  Hildegard founded a vibrant convent, where her musical plays were performed.  She was indeed a remarkable person.

 

“A human being is a vessel that God has built for himself and filled with his inspiration so that his works are perfected in it.” Hildegard of Bingen, letter to Elisabeth of Schönau, c. 1152.

 

Let us pray:  O God, by whose grace your servant Hildegard, kindled with the fire of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS

 

Seaside Seniors, Thursday, 18 September 2014, starting at 11 AM.

 

This Sunday we will begin a new Adult Christian Education series.  Given all of the recent activities in the Middle East, especially in Iraq, we will examine Islam in order to better understand the situation.

 

Invite Someone to Church Sunday is on the 21st of September 2014.  Please invite someone to Church to experience the joy of the Good News.

 

Church Women United: Human Rights Celebration: “We Are in God’s Hands and We Are God’s Hands”, Friday, 26 September 2014 from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Everyone is invited!

 

St. Vincent’s Feast Day and the 60th Anniversary of St. Vincent’s House will be celebrated the weekend of 27 and 28 September 2014.  We will have the installation of the new director of St. Vincent’s House, the Rev. Freda Marie Brown, on Saturday, 27 September 2014 starting at 10 AM, the Houston’s Hero Award and then on the 28th the Eucharist at St. Augustine’s at 9 AM with Bishop Jeff Fisher and then the dinner starting at 3 PM.  Don’t miss this!

 

The 6th Annual Art Show, “Let There Be Light,” will start on the 4th of October and last for 1 week.

 

Please remember everyone on our Prayer List.

 

Your servant in Christ,

 

Fr. Chester J. Makowski+

St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church

Galveston, Texas 77550