Rumi and Other Mystical Poets List: St. Catherine of Siena - A Peasant Before A King

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

St. Catherine of Siena - A Peasant Before A King

If I did not understand the glory and sufferings of the human heart, i would not speak before its holiness. Like a peasant called before a great king, when all of His court is assembled-- that is how I stand before every woman and man. How is it that God seeks our counsel whenever a voice or face asks of us? what a sweet divine game He plays. I stand with humility before every creature when they call me into their court, because of your holiness, my dears. St. Catherine of Siena - A Peasant... Sign in to see full entry.

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