Saint Catherine of Genoa Minibook

Title: Saint Catherine of GenoaAuthors: Bob and Penny LordPublisher: Journeys of FaithFormat: Printed minibook32 Pages Saint Catherine of Genoa MinibookWife, Humanitarian, Christian Model, MysticCatherine was born into the Fieschi family, at that time, the most influential of the Guelf families of Genoa in the Province of Liguori in the Northern part of Italy. This famous family produced the powerful, very dynamic Pope Innocent IV in 1234 and then his nephew Adrian V as Pontiff (for only a few weeks). The Fieschi family reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune in the fifteenth century, raising up a Cardinal, and a Viceroy James Fieschi.  James would marry Francesca di Negro of Genoa, of an ancient noble family, linking two strong aristocratic families of Genoa. But the Lord had a greater plan; He was to send Catherine, fifth and last of their children, who would some day become a Saint.It was 1447. Just as Jesus brought His favored three to Mount Tabor to strengthen them for the next