Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Order of Preachers

Defenses and Testimonies

Jan 9, 1538

9 min read

Miraculous Healing of Sister Caterina by the Lord, May 22, 1540

In the monastery of San Vincenzo in Prato, there was—and still is—a nun named Sister Caterina, daughter of Pierfrancesco de’ Ricci of Florence, who at the time was 18 years old. In the early part of the year 1538, in the month of March according to the Florentine calendar—thus two years and a few months had passed—she began to suffer continuous pain and torment in her body, accompanied by fever. According to the doctors, this was due to dropsy complicated by kidney stones, as was later clearly observed. And though every possible remedy had been tried, none proved effective. The doctor in Prato said: "Cease all treatments and baths being administered under my orders and those of Master Francesco Pagolo of Florence, for they only bring her further torment."

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Defenses and Testimonies

Jan 9, 1538

9 min read

Miraculous Healing of Sister Caterina by the Lord, May 22, 1540

In the monastery of San Vincenzo in Prato, there was—and still is—a nun named Sister Caterina, daughter of Pierfrancesco de’ Ricci of Florence, who at the time was 18 years old. In the early part of the year 1538, in the month of March according to the Florentine calendar—thus two years and a few months had passed—she began to suffer continuous pain and torment in her body, accompanied by fever. According to the doctors, this was due to dropsy complicated by kidney stones, as was later clearly observed. And though every possible remedy had been tried, none proved effective. The doctor in Prato said: "Cease all treatments and baths being administered under my orders and those of Master Francesco Pagolo of Florence, for they only bring her further torment."

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Defenses and Testimonies

Apr 9, 1542

8 min read

Vision of St. Catherine de' Ricci on the Feast of the Resurrection

I recall how on the morning of the most holy Resurrection of the Lord, between the hours of 9 and 10, our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Sister Caterina, while she was in her cell. He was entirely clothed in glory, and His wounds were red with blood and radiated the utmost splendor. His head, adorned with beautiful hair, shone with immense light, particularly in the area marked by the cruel crown of thorns. Upon His head was a resplendent crown of gold. He also bore upon His shoulder a great cross, completely bloocdied and adorned with wonderful splendor: at its summit hung a small white and red banner, within which was painted a white lamb, stained with red, which shone with great brilliance.

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Defenses and Testimonies

Apr 9, 1542

8 min read

Vision of St. Catherine de' Ricci on the Feast of the Resurrection

I recall how on the morning of the most holy Resurrection of the Lord, between the hours of 9 and 10, our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Sister Caterina, while she was in her cell. He was entirely clothed in glory, and His wounds were red with blood and radiated the utmost splendor. His head, adorned with beautiful hair, shone with immense light, particularly in the area marked by the cruel crown of thorns. Upon His head was a resplendent crown of gold. He also bore upon His shoulder a great cross, completely bloocdied and adorned with wonderful splendor: at its summit hung a small white and red banner, within which was painted a white lamb, stained with red, which shone with great brilliance.

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Defenses and Testimonies

Jan 1538

9 min read

Miraculous Healing of Sister Caterina by the Lord, May 22, 1540

In the monastery of San Vincenzo in Prato, there was—and still is—a nun named Sister Caterina, daughter of Pierfrancesco de’ Ricci of Florence, who at the time was 18 years old. In the early part of the year 1538, in the month of March according to the Florentine calendar—thus two years and a few months had passed—she began to suffer continuous pain and torment in her body, accompanied by fever. According to the doctors, this was due to dropsy complicated by kidney stones, as was later clearly observed. And though every possible remedy had been tried, none proved effective. The doctor in Prato said: "Cease all treatments and baths being administered under my orders and those of Master Francesco Pagolo of Florence, for they only bring her further torment."

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.

Defenses and Testimonies

Apr 1542

8 min read

Vision of St. Catherine de' Ricci on the Feast of the Resurrection

I recall how on the morning of the most holy Resurrection of the Lord, between the hours of 9 and 10, our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Sister Caterina, while she was in her cell. He was entirely clothed in glory, and His wounds were red with blood and radiated the utmost splendor. His head, adorned with beautiful hair, shone with immense light, particularly in the area marked by the cruel crown of thorns. Upon His head was a resplendent crown of gold. He also bore upon His shoulder a great cross, completely bloocdied and adorned with wonderful splendor: at its summit hung a small white and red banner, within which was painted a white lamb, stained with red, which shone with great brilliance.

Sister Tommasa Martelli, O.P.