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Quote by St. Catherine of Siena

“And of what should we be afraid? Our captain on this battlefield is Christ Jesus. We have discovered what we have to do. Christ has bound our enemies for us and weakened them that they cannot overcome us unless we so choose to let them. So we must fight courageously and mark ourselves with the sign of the most Holy Cross.”

Quote by St. Catherine of Siena

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St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena was an Italian saint born on March 17, 1347, and died on April 29, 1380. She was a mystic, theologian, and nun, known for her love for God and her loyalty to the Church. more

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