Saint Catherine of Siena, Voice of God and Doctor of the Church
Saint Catherine of Siena was an important figure in the Catholic Church, born on March 25, 1347, in the Italian city of Siena. Daughter of a dyer called Giacomo de Benincasa, from a young age she dedicated her childhood to God and at the age of 7 she already consecrated her virginity to the spiritual presence of the Virgin Mary. It was through a dream that Saint Dominic called her to the Dominican Third Order.
Working in the Paths of the Church
Catarina was illiterate, but she still managed to write the work “The Dialogue”, which deals with the search for God and knowledge of the Truth. She also wrote more than 380 letters addressed to anonymous people, kings and popes, evangelizing throughout Roman territory. Through her letters, she managed to get the real Pope, Urban VI, to take over the government of the Church and return to Rome.
Support in the Black Death
During her life, Catherine went through great trials, including facing the Black Death, which ravaged Europe and made a third of the population victims of this disease. At this time, Catarina left her seclusion and dedicated herself to caring for the sick, through prayers and material help.
Patron Saint of Italy and Europe
At the end of her life, she had the grace to receive the stigmata of Christ and before she died she said: “Departing from the body I, in truth, consumed and gave my life in the Church and for the Church, which is for me an extremely grace. singular”. Saint Catherine of Siena died on April 29, 1380 and is the patron saint of Italy and Europe.
Saint Catherine of Siena was and still is a great inspiration for Catholics. She is an example of dedication and love for the Church. His legacy is a lesson in courage, faith and sacrifice.
