St. Catherine De Ricci: Her Life, Her Letters, Her Community And A Treatise On The Mystical Life (1905) - Paperback

by F. M. Capes (Author), F. Bertrand Wilberforce (Foreword by)

St. Catherine De Ricci: Her Life, Her Letters, Her Community And A Treatise On The Mystical Life is a book written by F. M. Capes, first published in 1905. It is a biographical work that chronicles the life of St. Catherine De Ricci, a Catholic nun and mystic who lived in 16th century Italy. The book is divided into four parts, the first of which provides a detailed account of St. Catherine's life, including her childhood, her entry into the convent, and her mystical experiences. The second part consists of a collection of St. Catherine's letters, which offer insight into her spiritual beliefs and experiences. The third part focuses on St. Catherine's community, the Dominican convent of Prato, and the fourth part contains a treatise on the mystical life, which draws on St. Catherine's experiences and teachings. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Catholic mysticism and the lives of female saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.