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c. 1377–1378 · Mystical theology · 4 treatises
The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena
A vast mystical dialogue on providence, discretion, prayer, the bridge of Christ, reform, and obedience.
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Dominican tertiary · Doctor of the Church
St. Catherine of Siena
1347–1380
A mystic, reformer, and fearless correspondent formed by prayer, truth, and charity.
In brief
Life & thought
Catherine Benincasa lived the Dominican vocation as a laywoman in Siena. Her contemplative life overflowed into service of the sick and poor, ecclesial reform, diplomacy, spiritual direction, and an extraordinary body of letters.
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Text ready14th century · English selection 1905 · Correspondence · selected letters
Letters of Catherine Benincasa
Prayer made active in counsel to family, religious, rulers, popes, and friends across a divided Church.
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