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About the Beguines: The Influence of Catholicism Source:  The Wisdom of the Beguines The Beguines pre-dated Christianity and though they lived together, worked together, dressed alike, and prayed together, their mission was not to spread any kind of dogma.  Their mission was to rescue women from poverty and give them independence and property (wealth).  They…

About the Beguines: The Model for the Sisterhood Beguines lived and ministered primarily in the growing urban areas of Europe — the principal exception were Beguines who worked with lepers, since lepers were not permitted in cities.  Beguines worked and prayed and socialized together but also maintained close contact with family, friends, and neighbors. While…

Visions of Autonomy by Lina Samuelsson, Thesis submitted, Stockholm University, March 2017 It was clear why the Beguines provided such a fruitful role model for the Sisters.  Just like the Sisters, the Beguines did business: they did not root their existence on gifts and alms.  Similarly, they prayed, prepared natural remedies, and engaged in protest…