A Companion to Catherine of Siena

A Companion to Catherine of Siena

Author: Carolyn Muessig

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2011-11-25

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 9004205551

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This volume, written by experts on Catherine of Siena, considers her as a church reformer, peacemaker, preacher, author, holy woman, stigmatic, saint and politically astute person. The manuscript tradition of works by and about her are also studied.


The Dialogue

The Dialogue

Author: Saint Catherine (of Siena)

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780809122332

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Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), mystic and Doctor of the Church, wrote The Dialogue, her crowning spiritual work, for "the instruction and encouragement of all those whose spiritual welfare was her concern."


Life of Saint Catharine of Sienna

Life of Saint Catharine of Sienna

Author: Of Capua Raymond

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2017-08-24

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9781376232523

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Catherine of Siena

Catherine of Siena

Author: Thomas McDermott

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780809145478

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Although Catherine of Siena was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, relatively little attention has been given to her mystical thought, particularly in the English-speaking world. The Dialogue, the famous compendium of her mature thought, is difficult to understand owing to its interruptions, repetitions, overlapping arguments, imagery and undefined terms. Thomas McDermott breaks new ground in his systematic presentation of Catherine¿s teachings. Drawing on the Dialogue and also on Catherine¿s 381 letters and prayers, he explains clearly her principal teachings in relation to spiritual development, and identifies Catherine¿s possible sources as well as her areas of originality. By examining Catherine¿s life and mystical experiences, McDermott shows how she herself grew spiritually and how her growth corresponds to her later teaching on the ¿three stairs¿ on the ¿bridge of Christ crucified.¿ Finally, the author puts forward what he regards as the fundamental message of Catherine¿s life and teaching. Students of mysticism and spirituality will find this book a trustworthy guide through the incredibly rich mysticism of one of the 14th century¿s most amazing women.