St. Catherine of Siena by Eleanor Fortesque Brickdale – Catholic Gift – Confirmation Gift St Clare perhaps 8 in this photograph

perhaps 8 in this photograph

she was short

helping thousands return to the faith

She always tried to say yes to God

many young men wished to marry Agnes

St. Catherine of Siena by Eleanor Fortesque Brickdale – Catholic Gift – Confirmation Gift St Clare perhaps 8 in this photograph"St. Catherine of Sienna" Eleanor Fortesque Brickdale Catherine of Sienna (1347 1380) was a clear and powerful thinker at a time of great unrest in the Church. She was also an eloquent and persuasive speaker, helping thousands return to the faith. A mystic, an author, she was also involved in the politics of the day and was a great influence over the governance of the Church. The Papacy was in Avignon, France, at this time, which was undermining its