On December 29, 2010, in his general audience Pope Benedict catechized on the seven spiritual weapons which Catherine of Bologna (1413-1463). They are concise and easy to recall, and since there are seven it makes it convenient to contemplate one each day as a guide to daily sanctification.
These notes are contained in her one written work, the “Treatise on the Seven Spiritual Weapons” in which Catherine teaches that to combat evil it is necessary: ”
1. To be careful always to do good
2. To believe that we can never achieve anything truly good by ourselves
3. To trust in God and, for His love, never to fear the battle against evil, either in the world or in ourselves
4. To meditate frequently on the events and words of Jesus’ life, especially His passion and death
5. To remember that we must die
6. To keep the benefits of heaven firmly in our minds
7. To be familiar with Holy Scripture, keeping it in our hearts to guide all our thoughts and actions”.
Where can I find her book in print?
And a public thanks to Saint Expidite who helped me with financial planning
She is the patron saint of my daughter’s Confirmation. I have a text file of this book found on the Internet if anyone wants it.
Looking for this book. I was reading my Magnificate today and St Catherine of Bologna is the patron saint on this date. The Lord lead me to her because when I read the commentary, I immediately identified with her spiritual darkness. I would like to read her Treatise on the Seven Spirtual Weapons. Any advice?
Where can I find the book in print?
The Treatise on the Seven Spiritual Weapons by Saint Catherine of Bologna is available in English on SaintsBooks.net:
http://www.saintsbooks.net/BooksList.html#General
Saints books is a valuable resource but when I can’t find a work online, I consult my local library in the analog world. It may seem old school but in reality consulting with an expert trumps the spurious stuff that’s online just about any given day. It’s true that librarians make use of online tools yet they are excellent at sorting fact from fiction, and locating trustworthy sources you wouldn’t ordinarily find by yourself.
You mention you have a daughter who took St Catherine of Bologna for Confirmation. My granddaughter Cecelia chose the same saint for her upcoming May 5 2017 Confirmation. If you still have St Catherine’s Treatise, I would appreciate your emailing to me. I will pray for all your family. TY Sara