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.