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Elizabeth Gomes, Catarina de Siena<br />

abstract<br />

Catherine of Siena’s outstanding life and work show how a simple, pious<br />

woman became an ambassa<strong>do</strong>r, counselor, and <strong>do</strong>ctor of the church as she<br />

attempted to influence and reform a corrupt ecclesiastical structure, as well<br />

as a venal and devious political system, from the inside out. She influenced<br />

popes, prelates, women, friars and nuns, kings and vassals in medieval Europe.<br />

Remaining inside the Roman church, she recognized some of its heresies and<br />

sought a repentant faith from those in power. She was the woman who made the<br />

strongest impact on her time and context, out of love for “the blood of Christ”.<br />

keywords<br />

Catherine of Siena; Catholic Church; Passion for Christ; Manliness;<br />

Fellowship; Calling; Mother.<br />

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