Corpus Christi

Our Saviour saw that we had fallen sick because of our excessive longing for transitory things. Bu these pass like the wind; either they get away from us or we take leave of them. So I Caterina, unworthy and useless servant, beg you to put your hope decisively in God and not in this mortal life. I beg you, as ransomed servants, to set your desire and your souls’ affection intently on your Saviour who has ransomed you. As Saint Peter says, ”he has ransomed you not with gold or silver but with his own sweet precious blood.” So I beg you, dearest brothers, to treasure this sweet ransom. Love it, and to show your love, always love and keep God’s commandments. Especially do I ask you, beg you in the name of Christ crucified, to keep God’s first and ultimate commandment, charity and union with God. I want to see you all fall in love with this charity; I want your souls to be filled with it.

(Katarina av Siena, brev LT14 til hennes tre brødre i Firenze)