The Life of Saint Margaret of Cortona

Table of Contents

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 5 Introduction 9 Prologue 43 1. The Life of Margaret in a Secular Habit 45 2. Her Perfect Conversion to God 51 3. Her Austerity and Love of Poverty 75 4. Her Profound Humility 83 5. Meditation on the Passion of Christ 105 6. Her Devout Prayer 149 7. Purity of Conscience and Frequent Confession and Communion 177 8. Her Maternal Piety and Zeal for Souls 205 9. The Revelation of Secrets 227 10. Her Indescribable Fear Concerning All That She Bore, and Her Desire for Her Death 281 11. Miracles 303 Appendix: Declaration of Authenticity 327 Bibliography 329 Index of Scripture 337 ...