Jewish philosopher who found Truth in Christ. Carmelite, martyr of Auschwitz

Today we celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942), an extraordinary daughter of Israel and - at the same time - daughter of Carmel. When she was young she stopped practicing the Jewish religion, but at the same time she sought the truth with energy and sincere interest. That is why she devoted himself to philosophy, the science of thought. The suffering and mystery of the Cross gradually permeated her life, until she was encouraged to give herself completely to Christ. Already incorporated to the Carmelite convent in Holland, the Nazi police arrested her on August 2, 1942. A week later she died in an Auschwitz gas chamber. —During the Nazis persecution Edith Stein was — Catholic — faithful to the Crucified Lord, Jesus Christ. And at the same time - as a Jew - she persevered united to her people.