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What was the main reason behind the Western Schism within the Catholic Church?
What was the main reason behind the Western Schism within the Catholic Church?
Who was the pope that played a significant role in ending the Western Schism?
Who was the pope that played a significant role in ending the Western Schism?
Which council was primarily convened to resolve the Papal schism arising from the Avignon Papacy confusion?
Which council was primarily convened to resolve the Papal schism arising from the Avignon Papacy confusion?
Who attempted to mediate between Florence and Rome during the Avignon Papacy?
Who attempted to mediate between Florence and Rome during the Avignon Papacy?
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In which year did Pope Gregory XI leave Avignon and return to Rome, significantly impacting the resolution of the Western Schism?
In which year did Pope Gregory XI leave Avignon and return to Rome, significantly impacting the resolution of the Western Schism?
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What was the period known as when there were three simultaneous claimants to the papacy during the Western Schism?
What was the period known as when there were three simultaneous claimants to the papacy during the Western Schism?
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What did Christ tell Catherine when placing a ring on her hand?
What did Christ tell Catherine when placing a ring on her hand?
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In what way did Catherine accept the physical agonies of the crucifixion?
In what way did Catherine accept the physical agonies of the crucifixion?
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What was a notable characteristic of Catherine despite suffering physical pain?
What was a notable characteristic of Catherine despite suffering physical pain?
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What was Catherine's response to the civil war and factions in her native land?
What was Catherine's response to the civil war and factions in her native land?
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How did Catherine overcome her inability to read or write when corresponding with others?
How did Catherine overcome her inability to read or write when corresponding with others?
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Why was Catherine called to appear before the general chapter of the Dominicans in Florence in May 1377?
Why was Catherine called to appear before the general chapter of the Dominicans in Florence in May 1377?
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At what age did Saint Catherine of Siena cut off her hair to avoid a planned marriage?
At what age did Saint Catherine of Siena cut off her hair to avoid a planned marriage?
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Which order did Saint Catherine of Siena become the first unmarried woman to enter?
Which order did Saint Catherine of Siena become the first unmarried woman to enter?
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What event marked Saint Catherine of Siena's espousal to Christ?
What event marked Saint Catherine of Siena's espousal to Christ?
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Who was Saint Catherine of Siena's confessor?
Who was Saint Catherine of Siena's confessor?
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What did Saint Catherine of Siena do at the age of fifteen, besides becoming a tertiary?
What did Saint Catherine of Siena do at the age of fifteen, besides becoming a tertiary?
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Which disease did Saint Catherine of Siena minister to Tecla for despite her ingratitude?
Which disease did Saint Catherine of Siena minister to Tecla for despite her ingratitude?
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What is the main focus of 'THE DIALOGUE'?
What is the main focus of 'THE DIALOGUE'?
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How did Catherine combat demonic visions and temptations?
How did Catherine combat demonic visions and temptations?
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Where did Catherine spend most of her time praying?
Where did Catherine spend most of her time praying?
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How did Catherine alter her diet as a form of penance?
How did Catherine alter her diet as a form of penance?
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What happened to Catherine after a prolonged agony?
What happened to Catherine after a prolonged agony?
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Why was Saint Catherine named a patron of Rome?
Why was Saint Catherine named a patron of Rome?
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Study Notes
Early Life of Catherine of Siena
- Born on March 25, 1347, in Siena, to Giacomo Benincasa and Lapa
- Had a vision of Christ at the age of 6
- Took a vow of virginity at 7 and cut off her hair at 12 to avoid marriage
- Became the first unmarried woman to enter the Third Order of Saint Dominic at 15
Spiritual Life
- Experienced a series of visions and heard a divine command to enter public life
- Received an invisible stigmata, which became visible after her death
- Accepted the physical agonies of the crucifixion through her stigmata
- Suffered from physical pain, living with minimal food except the Blessed Sacrament
- Full of practical wisdom and spiritual insight
Public Life
- Began correspondence with princes, republics, and papal legates about Church affairs
- Addressed Popes, kings, and humble people of the town
- Dictated her letters to several scribes since she couldn't read or write
- Called to appear before the general chapter of the Dominicans in Florence in 1377
Mission and Legacy
- Worked to heal the wounds of her native land, ravaged by civil war and factions
- Named a patron of Rome for bringing the pope back to the See of Peter
- Survived an assassination attempt in 1378
- Helped bring peace between Florence and Rome
- Returned to Siena, where she dictated her Dialogue, a book of meditations and revelations
Death and Legacy
- Died on April 29, 1380, after a prolonged and mysterious agony
- Through suffering, she stepped across the threshold into eternal joy
- Canonized as a saint and remembered for her courage and spiritual insight
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Test your knowledge on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena, a prominent figure known for her religious devotion and miracles. Learn about her early visions, vow of virginity, and entry into the Third Order of Saint Dominic.
