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“Perfection does not consist in macerating or killing the body, but in killing our perverse self-will.”

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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