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On Saint Catherine
Paul:
| Regarding the vision of Paul when he was caught up original: "rapto" — referring to the "Rapture" or the ecstatic vision of the third heaven described in 2 Corinthians 12., and when Jesus Christ said: "Why do you persecute me?" | Chapter 83. |
| What it means when he said, "I have found a law in me that rebels/fights against me," etc. original: "ho trouato una lege in mi che repugna" — a reference to Romans 7:23, regarding the internal struggle between the spirit and the flesh. | Chapter 83. |
Sin:
| One must never commit a sin for the sake of another's salvation. | Chapter 11. |
| Sin committed after the Redemption The period after the sacrifice of Christ, which Catherine argues makes sin more grievous because the sinner has received more grace. is punished more harshly than before. | Chapter 15. |
| On the evils of the sin of Adam and Eve. | Chapters 21 & 135. |
| On the evils of sin. | Chapters 31 & 140. |
| The sinner is called a "tree of death" and has his roots in four vices. | Chapter 31. |
| Regarding the fruits of the aforementioned "tree of death" produced through sin. | Chapter 32. |
| Sinners have more toil in this world than the just. | Chapter 45. |
| Works performed while in mortal sin term: mortal sin — a grave sin that, in Catholic theology, severs the soul's relationship with God's sanctifying grace. are of no value for eternal life. | Chapters 46 & 93. |
| Such works are instead rewarded with temporal goods term: temporal goods — earthly rewards such as wealth, health, or status, rather than spiritual or eternal rewards.. | Chapters 46 & 93. |
| Sinners give glory to God even if they do not wish to. | Chapter 80. |
| Regarding the blindness of those who are in mortal sin. | Chapter 143. |
Sinner:
Search above under the heading for "Sin."
Sin and Punishment:
| No finite punishment can sufficiently compensate for even a small fault Catherine teaches that since sin is committed against an infinite God, it has an infinite quality that finite human suffering cannot repay on its own.. | Chapter 3. |
Penance:
| Against those who take physical penance original: "penitentia corporale" — outward acts of mortification like fasting or hairshirts. as their foundation rather than as a tool. | Chapters 104, 9, 11, & 12. |
Perfect:
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