Quotes by Catherine of Siena

Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) — Mystikerin · Katholisch · Italien

Katharina von Siena (1347–1380) war eine italienische Dominikaner-Terziarin, Mystikerin und Kirchenreformerin. Sie wurde durch theologische Werke wie den „Dialog über die göttliche Vorsehung“, ihre christozentrische Frömmigkeit und ihren kirchenpolitischen Einfluss auf das Papsttum bekannt. Für Bibelleser veranschaulicht ihr Wirken die Verbindung von tiefem Schrifterleben und mutiger Kirchenkritik, steht aber auch im Kontext zeitgebundener Askese und der Befürwortung von Kreuzzügen.

Era: The Middle Ages

Recurring topics: Love, Faith & Trust, Courage & Strength, Patience & Waiting, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Growth & Character, Hope & Confidence, Humility & Pride

Quotes by Catherine of Siena

Because God created man out of love, man cannot live without loving.

Catherine of Siena

If you give yourself to God, then nothing is against you, everything is for you.

Catherine of Siena

Love carries the soul as feet carry the body.

Catherine of Siena

This is what happens to the soul that enters the blazing furnace of God's love: it will spread the sparks it received in the fire.

Catherine of Siena

Do not believe that God wants to forbid us all love for the world. No, we are to love it, since everything to which he gave being is worthy of our love.

Catherine of Siena

Life is made of small acts, virtue is made of small victories.

Catherine of Siena

Man has no reason to fear. For God has made him strong against every enemy.

Catherine of Siena

Do not settle for small things, God expects great things.

Catherine of Siena

In the light of faith I am strong, steadfast and persevering; in the light of faith I hope: this does not let me grow weak on the way, and without this light I would walk in darkness.

Catherine of Siena

God's help is granted to us in the measure that we hope for it.

Catherine of Siena

Truth makes the soul humble, lies make it proud.

Catherine of Siena

The virtuous soul finds a place for prayer everywhere, for she always carries it within herself.

Catherine of Siena

The hour is precious. Do not wait for a later, more convenient time.

Catherine of Siena

We blind ourselves when we let the cloud of indifference and the fog of self-love linger before our eyes.

Catherine of Siena

Remain in the holy, joyful love of God. Love one another!

Catherine of Siena

It is not the beginning that is rewarded, but only perseverance to the end.

Catherine of Siena

These are the three blessed virtues that are rooted in true love: patience, fortitude, perseverance.

Catherine of Siena

No one can afford not to serve the gentle Lord Jesus.

Catherine of Siena

How wonderful heaven must be, that God undertakes such a painstakingly precise purification of souls.

Catherine of Siena

When a person heeds only the honor of God, without other considerations, he receives supernatural illumination, strength, firmness, and endurance.

Catherine of Siena

Sources: dominikaner.eu, eulenfisch.de, heiligenlexikon.de, vatican.va

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