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Mother Maria Skobtsova
Mother Maria Skobtsova: Essential Writings | Mariia
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A collection of writings that reflect the deep commitment to the gospel mandate that unites love of God and love of neighbor comes from the modern saint and Orthodox nun (1891-1945) who made her home in Paris a haven for Jews during Nazi occupation, a cause for which she gave her life in a concentration camp. Original.
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Mother Maria Skobtsova: Essential Writings | Mariia
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Essential Writings, by Mother Maria Skobtsova (collected 2002)

Premise: Collected texts by the 20th C theologian and justice advocate Mother Maria of Paris.

Review: This is a fascinating collection that includes texts not otherwise available in English translation. Mother Maria‘s incisive intellect, loving heart, and unique point of view come through in every essay. Cont.

Mattsbookaday A collection like this for her is limited by the ephemeral character of the publications in which she wrote–mostly small periodicals–so these felt uneven in their significance. But that said, this offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th C‘s most compelling religious figures.
Bookish Pair: Fr. Alexander Men, About Christ and the Church (1996)
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Mother Maria Skobtsova: Essential Writings | Mariia
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I read another book that had a small overview of Mother Maria's life. It was fascinating to me so I just had to read more about this amazing woman. I can't wait to dig in.

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