St. Catherine of Siena by Eleanor Fortesque Brickdale – 3 sizes – Catholic Gift – Confirmation Gift

"St. Catherine of Sienna" Eleanor Fortesque BrickdaleCatherine of Sienna (1347-1380) was a clear and powerful thinker at a time of great unrest in the Church. She was also an eloquent and persuasive speaker, helping thousands return to the faith. A mystic, an author, she was also involved in the politics of the day and was a great influence over the governance of the Church. The Papacy was in Avignon, France, at this time, which was undermining its credibility. The College of Cardinals began to rise in power as the Papacy waned. Catherine, the advisor to priests and cardinals, persuaded the Pope it was time to return to Rome. This scene shows Catherine's central role in the Church of her day.St. Catherin was a lay member of the Third Order of St. Dominic, which is where she got her education. She lived a quiet docile life at home until a mystical vision at age 21 prompted her to help the sick and the poor, and to engage her mind upon the world. She is a Doctor of the Church, one of onl