St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine of Siena
Saint Catherine of Siena is one of the most highly regarded saints of the Catholic Church in its history, and one of only four female Doctors of the Church. She is well known for her spiritual masterpiece, the Dialogue of Divine Providence, that helps to emphasize the path to salvation through truth, obedience, and Divine Mercy.
To mark her feast day on April 29, Fr. Daniel Klimek offers a reflection.
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