St. Catherine of Siena, Part 1 – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcast

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Dr. Matthew Bunson and Kris McGregor explore the life and significance of St. Catherine of Siena as a Doctor of the Church.

St. Catherine of Siena, Part 1 – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson Born: March 17, 1347, Siena, Italy Died: April 29, 1380, Rome Nationality: Italian Dr. Matthew Bunson and Kris McGregor delve into the life of St. Catherine of Siena, a remarkable Doctor of the Church. They discuss the significance of understanding St. Catherine within the context of her upbringing in Tuscany, particularly in the vibrant city of Siena, where she was born in 1347. Growing up as the youngest of 25 children, St. Catherine was deeply influenced by her surroundings, including the prominent presence of the Dominicans in Siena. Despite her family’s expectations, she felt called to a life of prayer and contemplation from a young age, eventually joining the Dominican third order at 16. Her spiritual journey was marked by profound mystical experiences, including a mystical marriage with Christ at age 21. Blessed Raymond of Capua, a prominent Dominican figure, became her confessor and spiritual director, validating the authenticity of her experiences and teachings. St. Catherine’s wisdom and spiritual insight attracted people from all walks of life…

People in this episode

Host: Kris McGregor

Guest: Dr. Matthew Bunson

Topics covered

• St. Catherine of Siena
• Doctors of the Church
• Charism of Wisdom
• spiritual journey
• mystical experiences
• Church authority

Keywords

• St. Catherine of Siena
• Doctors of the Church
• mystical marriage
• Dominican third order
• spiritual insight
• Church authority

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Siena, Italy, Rome

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