Catherine of Genoa, St. (1447-1510)

September 15. -- St. Catherine of Genoa -- from from Lives of the Saints with Reflections for Every Day of the Year

St. Catherine of Genoa -- from The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge

Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux -- from Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)

Life and Doctrine of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Catherine of Genoa, St. -- from Wikipedia Article

Life and Doctrine of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Description: The Life and Doctrine of Saint Catherine of Genoa tells the powerful story of fifteenth century mystic and humanitarian, St. Catherine of Genoa. It begins with her biography, which depicts both her great pain over various difficulties and her great love for the poor and the sick as she helped them in the hospital of Genoa. But the Life and Doctrine doesn't simply tell the story of St. Catherine's life; it also contains her two important treatises. The first--Spiritual Dialogue--is a dialogue that emphasizes love and devotion to God and fellow human beings. The second--Treatise on Purgatory--is her extended reflection upon suffering, death, purgatory, and the afterlife. Together, all three works illustrate the power and meaningfulness of a life dedicated to God; further, The Life and Doctrine of Saint Catherine of Genoa can help nurture such a life of dedication.

Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer