Deeply Rooted: Knowing Self, Growing in God

We understand how trees grow and how dirt, seeds, water, and roots support their life cycle. Christopher Maricle explores a simple yet powerful metaphor from Catherine of Siena-the tree of the soul-as an accessible way to explain spiritual growth. The tree of our soul develops in the following stages: We begin with self-knowledge and knowledge of God. Grounded in the soil of humility, strong roots of love and compassion grow. Our soul expands as we exercise the soul's powers and virtues. We...