The Life of Saint Catherine of Genoa

15/09/2025 36 min

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Episode Synopsis

Step inside the breathtaking story of Saint Catherine of Genoa — a noblewoman who traded jewels for rags, palaces for hospital wards, and worldly pleasures for a fiery love of God that consumed her soul. Born into one of Italy’s most powerful families, Catherine seemed destined for a life of wealth and influence. Instead, she became a mystic of extraordinary depth, a servant of the sick and poor, and a voice whose teachings on divine love and purgatory would echo through the centuries.In this episode, we follow Catherine’s journey from her childhood dreams of sainthood, through an unhappy marriage and a dramatic conversion experience, to her extraordinary life of charity at Genoa’s great hospital of Pammatone. Along the way, you’ll hear about her ecstatic visions, her profound mystical writings, and the unforgettable stories of how she cared for plague victims with her own hands, seeing in them nothing less than the suffering Christ.Whether you are inspired by the lives of the saints, fascinated by mystical experiences, or simply searching for hope in a world of suffering, this episode will leave you moved, challenged, and captivated. Discover why Saint Catherine of Genoa is remembered as “the fire of love in the heart of Italy.”🔥 Keywords: Saint Catherine of Genoa, Catholic saints, mysticism, purgatory, Christian spirituality, miracles, hospital of Pammatone, lives of the saints