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[They] will entrust the salvation of all: and pray for the world original: "mõdo." Catherine frequently emphasizes the role of "servants of God" in interceding for the world's salvation.. Chapter 84.
How the words of the Apocalypse are understood: which say: "I wish you were hot or cold" original Latin: "utinam callidus esses: aut frigidus." The OCR reads "callidus" (shrewd/cunning), but the biblical text (Revelation 3:15) uses "calidus" (hot). In this context, it refers to spiritual fervor versus indifference. etc. Chapter 162.
The person who is in charity desires the salvation of all. Chapter 2.
No finite punishment original: "pẽa." Catherine argues that because sin is committed against an infinite God, finite physical suffering alone cannot satisfy the debt without the infinite "affection" of love. without the affection of charity is sufficient to punish a minimal fault, nor to reward in eternal life. Chapter 3.
By virtue of the charity of God's servants, satisfaction is made for their own faults and for those of others. Chapter 4.
Charity gives life to all the virtues. Chapter 7.
Charity, humility, and discretion original: "discretione." In Catherine's theology, discretion is the "offspring" of charity; it is the ability to direct one's love and penance toward God and neighbor without excess or error. are invisibly united together. Chapter 10.
The affection of charity is infinite, and bodily operations are all finite. Chapter 11.
On the manner of charity toward one's neighbor. Chapter 11.
Through charity for the neighbor, one ought to lose their own temporal or spiritual consolations. Chapter 69.
Virtues original: "ūtu." are meritorious in so far as they are in charity. Chapter 164.
God rewards obedience according to charity, and not according to the labor. Chapter 165.
Regarding this, look above under "Love."
What it means: "You shall receive a hundredfold, and life..." original Latin: "cẽtuplū accipietis: & uitã." From Matthew 19:29, referring to the spiritual rewards given to those who leave everything for Christ. etc. Chapter 160.
God laments over the clergy. Chapter 13.
Communion
Regarding this, look below under "Priests."
How it is understood: "Where two or three are gathered in my name" original Latin: "ubi fuerint duo uel tres congregati in nomine meo." From Matthew 18:20. etc. Chapter 51.
Conscience
Regarding communion, look below under "Eucharist."
On the conscience of worldly people. Chapter 94.
Counsel