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Purely from a practical perspective, Joan had to cross more than 100 kms of enemy (Burgundian) occupied territory from Alsace to reach the Dauphin. Law and order had broken down there. Bandits, deserters and mercenaries were raping and terrorising the common folk. Joan cutting her hair short and dressing as a male was a practical move. Then came the issue of leading an army into battle. Wearing a dress instead of armour and riding side-saddle was impractical in the circumstances. Riding a horse side saddle while wearing plate armour would have almost certainly resulted in a fall from height, and the plate armour would have caused her serious injury.
What about her having never married or never having had a boyfriend?
There are negative things written about everyone. Especially those of Faith. Nothing new there. People write that Jonathan and David were lovers, etc. I pay little attention to those that preach a different thing than what the Church teaches.
Because God gave her a mission. She was only 19 when she passed. Until she was given her mission, she was a regular female of the time. You should read about her from the Church. Not from sources trying to convince you she was lesbian or transgender. You have to watch what you take in.
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Thanks!Because God gave her a mission. She was only 19 when she passed. Until she was given her mission, she was a regular female of the time. You should read about her from the Church. Not from sources trying to convince you she was lesbian or transgender. You have to watch what you take in.
St. Joan of Arc - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
St. Joan of Arc is the patroness of soldiers and of France. On January 6, 1412, Joan of Arc was born to pious parents of the French peasant class in the obscure village of Domremy, near the province of Lorraine. At a very early age, she was said to have heard the voices of St. Michael, St. ...
Good luck with the MRI. I’ve got a doctor visit tomorrow.I’ll catch up later. I got an MRI tomorrow.
Judge Deborah (Judges Ch 4&5) (a married woman) was prepared to lead the Israelite army against the enemies of God.
Joan had her first vison when she was 13 and started her mission aged 17. She died aged 19.
