The Meaning and Origin of Collatio According to St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria

 

 The Meaning and Origin of Collatio The word collatio is a Latin term that originally referred to the confrontation, verification, or comparison of handwritten literary texts to ensure their accuracy against an original. This practical technique was later applied to the spiritual life, where monks would gather to compare their way of living with an authoritative guide, such as the Gospel or the teachings of the Church Fathers. The term became well-known through the works of John Cassian, a 5th-century master of spiritual life whose Collationes (Conferences) deeply influenced Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria.