Of Saint Catherine original: "De sancta Catharina"

How, having known the sins of the world by divine revelation, she considered herself the cause of them all: wherefore she desired to sweat blood. original: "sudori di sangue" Chapter 19.

How she marvels at the divine goodness and gives thanks. Chapters 25, 30, 108.

How she fell into great bitterness because of the ignorance of those who are damned. Chapter 50.

How the state of souls was shown to her. Chapters 57, 58.

In what manner she responded to the temptations of the devil. Chapter 66.

How it was shown to her why Christ willed to open his side. Referring to the wound in Christ's side during the Crucifixion, often interpreted in mysticism as an opening to his heart. Chapter 75.

How God moves her to tears for the whole Church. Chapter 86.

How she makes three petitions to God. Chapter 97.

How much she was beloved by God. Chapter 98.

How, filled with anxiety and intoxicated with love, she asks for an explanation of the fruits of tears. term: intoxicated (ebria) — in mystical literature, this refers to a soul being "drunk" on divine grace or love, losing concern for worldly things. Chapter 97.

How she makes a prayer for the Church and especially for her spiritual children and for two spiritual fathers. Chapter 108.

How she had a wondrous vision concerning the Sacrament of the Altar. term: Sacrament of the Altar — the Eucharist or Holy Communion. Chapter 111.

How she offers a long thanksgiving to the divine goodness. Chapter 134.

How she offers a prayer with great affection and humility for all the people. Chapter 134.

How she was in awe of divine providence and thanked God. Chapter 153.

How she makes a most beautiful thanksgiving, act of humility, and prayer for the Church. Chapter 162.

The passing original: "trāsito" — traditionally used to describe the death of a saint as a "passing over" to heaven. of Saint Catherine is at the end of the book.

Tears: Saint Catherine asks God about the fruit of tears. Chapter 97.