Monday, May 1, 2017

In Honor of St. Catherine

    
     Being one of my favorite saints, I wanted to make sure I got in a quick little post about Saint Catherine of Siena before too much time had gone by her feast day.  Only two days, I don't think I did too bad :)

St. Catherine of Siena. Philosopher, theologian, greatly respected for her spiritual writings and boldness to "speak truth to power," and a Doctor of the Church.:  
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th cen. philosopher and Doctor of the Church


     I apologize in advance because this post is less of me writing about this amazing saint and more my overwhelming you with a gazillion beautiful pictures and quotes.  Sorry about that ;) But I'll let her speak for herself, her writings are simply incredible and her life even more so!

 St. Catherine of Siena:  

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  St. Catherine of Siena quotes. Catholic Saints:
How important to remember, yet so easy to forget! 


St. Catherine of Siena Quote:  

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 St. Catherine of Siena / Catholic Saints:
Growth through temptation and trial... 

St. Catherine of Siena | http://www.saintnook.com/saints/catherineofsiena - A Beautiful Mystery: St. Catherine of Siena inspired outfit //:  
When St. Catherine was 14, her mother arranged a betrothal between herself and the son of local merchant.  Catherine, however, had no wish to be married as she had already promised herself to Our Lord as His bride, so she cut off her beautiful long hair with her mother's sewing scissors to make herself undesirable to her suitor.

 St. Catherine of Siena | Monday Morning with the Saints on The Catholic Wife | by Katie Sciba #mmwsTCW:

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 Spend time prayerfully reflecting on these words of St. Catherine of Siena. #ReflectwithMystics:

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saint catherine of siena quotes - Google Search:
Fear is understandable and silence is easy but it is only through truth and bravery that one will succeed.

Be who God meant you to be. ~St Catherine of Siena:
I'm sure we've all heard this one... 

     I hope you survived my wordy ramble!  If you still want to know more on the life St. Catherine of Siena, I recommend you take a look here, here, and here.  Enjoy!

 Always,
~Emma

     
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8 comments:

  1. Chloe the MovieCriticMay 1, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    How cool! I didn't know much about St. Catherine, but I am really inspired now! Thank you for this!

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  2. EmmaMay 1, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    You're welcome, my dear! :D I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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    1. Chloe the MovieCriticMay 4, 2017 at 11:06 AM

      You definitly don't have to do it if you don't want to, but I tagged you. :)
      http://moviesmeetmatch.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-tag-tag-im-it.html

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  3. Catherine HawthornMay 1, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    One of the greatest female Doctors of the Church, ever. Now, there is a great model for young girls today.

    Farm Lassie (Catherine)
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    1. EmmaMay 2, 2017 at 11:49 AM

      Most definitely, I agree! She is such an amazing role model.

      And happy belated feast day to you, Catherine! :)

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  4. SarahMay 2, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful quotes and thoughts, Emma. <3 She is a truly wonderful Saint.

    God bless,
    Sarah

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    1. EmmaMay 2, 2017 at 11:51 AM

      Why thank you, Sarah :) I'm glad you liked my selections, I was afraid there were too many!

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  5. AnonymousMay 2, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    <3 lovely!

    ~Sylvia

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