St. Catherine De' Ricci: Her Life, Her Letters, Her Community (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Florence Mary Capes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528362179 ISBN 13: 9781528362177

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

St. Catherine de' Ricci: Her Life, Her Letters, Her Community

A concise biography that brings to life a Dominican mystic, prioress, and beloved spiritual leader through her letters and community.

This edition combines the saint’s famous ecstasies with a clear view of daily religious life in a Tuscan convent. It foregrounds Catherine’s practical leadership, tender humanity, and enduring influence on those around her.

• See how her role as prioress shaped her community and its rules.
• Explore her mystical experiences, visions, and the celebrated ecstasies of the Passion.
• Read selected letters that let Catherine speak in her own voice.
• Understand the historical and spiritual context of 16th‑century Italy and the Church.

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, hagiography, and authentic spiritual correspondence from a canonized saint.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528362179
• ISBN 13: 9781528362177
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 341