Saint Catherine Of Genoa

By Charlotte Balfour

Book Overview

The book ""Saint Catherine Of Genoa"" written by Charlotte Balfour is a biography of the life and teachings of Saint Catherine of Genoa, a prominent Italian mystic and saint of the Catholic Church. The book provides a detailed account of her life, from her childhood in Genoa to her spiritual awakening and eventual canonization. Through her writings and teachings, Saint Catherine emphasized the importance of self-denial, humility, and devotion to God. Her experiences of divine love and the mystical union with God are also explored in the book. Balfour's work not only provides a comprehensive overview of Saint Catherine's life, but also explores the historical and cultural context in which she lived. The book sheds light on the political and religious climate of Genoa during the 15th century, and how Saint Catherine's teachings were received by the Church and the wider community. Overall, ""Saint Catherine Of Genoa"" is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the life and teachings of this revered saint. It offers a glimpse into the spiritual journey of a remarkable woman who devoted her life to God and inspired many others to do the same.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116318781X
• ISBN13: 9781163187814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"