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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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