Many centuries after his death, St. Philip's Congregation of the Oratory would number among its famous members the former Anglican cleric and eventual cardinal John Henry Newman.
Joan sets us an example of a laywoman who refuses to be cowed by threats and intimidations from 'authority,' even legitimate authority abusing its powers.
Yes, Greta's childhood has been stolen from her, but it isn't America that's done that — it's her parents, who have allowed her to be prostituted in this manner.
There is a fine lesson to be learned from the good results of this Renaissance saint's efforts: it is holiness and fervor that produce vocations, not lax rules and easier standards.