Her Mystical Marriage

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One day (said to be Shrove Tuesday 1366), St. Catherine was praying in her room when she had a vision. She described as a 'Mystical Marriage' with Jesus Christ. Jesus appeared with His mother Mary and the heavenly host. Mary took the girl's hand and held it to Jesus who placed a ring on her hand. "He espoused her to Himself, bidding her to be of good courage, for now she was armed with a faith that could overcome all temptations." When her vision ended, she began to serve Christ in the sick, poor and ignorant. She served the poor and sick to pray for the conversion of sinners. Many people were attracted to her by her charm, calm and wisdom.