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Saint Catherine is an incomparable mistress of holiness. She possesses an exact sense of the most humble realities of human life, a perfect knowledge of doctrine and experience of the highest paths of mysticism. But if we are to follow her teaching correctly, some initiation is necessary. Father Lemonnyer has provided us with that necessary initiation. A sound theologian and a subtle psychologist, a loving and attentive disciple, he has penetrated the most delicate nuances of the Saint's thoughts to reveal the essential lines with great clarity. He is also able to translate his admirable Tuscan language into delightful French, adding great charm to the book. This modest-looking little volume constitutes an enlightening treatise, appealing and never prosaic, of beautiful spiritual theology.