- Bibliography-- -- Novena of the Holy Spirit -- Edith Stein: An Historical Perspective with host Fr. Charles Connor Part 1 Part 2 Edith Stein, saintly Carmelite, profound philosopher and brilliant writer, had a great influence on the women of her time, and is having a growing influence in the intellectual and philosophical circles of todays Germany and of the whole world. She is an inspiration to ...www.ewtn.com/faith/edith_stein.htm