St. Catherine of Siena | Pray for Us
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St. Catherine of Siena | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Catherine of Siena (1347 to 1380), Dominican mystic and Doctor of the Church, is honored on April 29 and is co-patroness of Italy and of Europe.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | April 29 |
| Life & Canonization | Born March 25, 1347; died April 29, 1380; canonized 1461 by Pius II; Doctor of the Church October 4, 1970 |
| Patronage | Italy, Europe, Rome, nurses, and those ridiculed for their faith |
| Symbols | Dominican habit, a crown of thorns, a lily, a heart |
The Life of St. Catherine of Siena
Catherine was the 24th of 25 children in a busy family of cloth dyers in Siena. Strong-willed from the start, she cut off her hair to make clear she would not marry, spent her days caring for the sick and poor, and drew a lively circle of friends who called her "Mamma."
Though she never learned to write until late in life, she dictated hundreds of letters to popes, kings and ordinary people, and boldly urged Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome from Avignon, which he did in 1377. She is a Doctor of the Church and a patron of Italy and Europe. Her best-known line: "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."
“Build a cell inside your mind, from which you can never flee.”
St. Catherine of Siena, from her letters
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What is her famous quote?
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." It has inspired generations of graduates.
How many siblings did she have?
She was the 24th of 25 children.
How did she persuade the Pope?
She wrote and traveled to meet Pope Gregory XI and encouraged him with confidence to bring the papacy back to Rome. He returned in 1377.
What is The Dialogue?
A book of her conversations with God, dictated to friends while she prayed. It is one of the classics of Catholic spirituality.
What is she the patron of?
Italy, Europe, nurses and those caring for the sick.
When is her feast?
April 29. She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970.