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 of her portrait, and we offer to those who desire to know them, the result of our studies and of our pilgrimage.

We dedicate this volume to our Brethren and Sisters of the third Order of St. Dominic, who have, in France, chosen St. Catharine for their patroness. May the examples and teachings of that great Saint, develop in our hearts the love of the Church which inflamed her burning heart! May France by her devotedness to the Holy See, ever merit to be blest among the nations!

''Sienna, April 29th, 1853.