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 (1347–1380), Mystikerin

Topics: Faith & Trust, Hope & Confidence

Catherine of Siena

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.

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