- Theologian | March 25, 1347 - April 29, 1380
The poison of selfishness destroys the world.
Catherine of Siena
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The soul, who is lifted by a very great and yearning desire for the honor of God and the salvation of souls, begins by exercising herself, for a certain space of time, in the ordinary virtues, remaining in the cell of self-knowledge, in order to know better the goodness of God towards her.
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You, Eternal Trinity, are my Creator, and I am the work of Your hands, and I know through the new creation which You have given me in the blood of Your Son, that You are enamored of the beauty of Your workmanship.
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Build a cell inside your mind, from which you can never flee.
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As the hart desires the spring of living water, so my soul desires to leave the prison of this dark body and see You in truth.
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In the light of faith I am strong, constant, and persevering.
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