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September 22
The bishop of Cork urged at a profession in 1837 that they add a fourth vow - the service of the poor, the sick and the ignorant - as both integral to their dedication and descriptive of it.
September 21
We are your ears to hear the children’s cry of every race.
September 21
"Like Mary, we can experience the consoling tenderness of our merciful God and the wild, wonderful, surprising joy of God’s spirit."
September 20
We have ever confided largely in Divine Providence and shall continue to do so.
September 19
The beauty of community can be recognised when we gather together and share.
September 18
God can provide, God did provide. God will provide.
September 17
That ship alone can reach safety which in time of calm prepares for the storm.
September 16
Recreation contributes much towards giving new vigour to the spirit.
September 15
A strong and lively faith is the solid foundation of all virtue.
September 14
We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.
September 13
Recognising that one could give handouts week after week….Catherine used her inheritance to offset the causes of poverty, sickness and ignorance.
September 12
I bless and praise our good God who has so favoured me.
September 11
It matters little what our talents are; some have one, others five, the only thing is whether we have faithfully traded.
September 10
Catherine somehow understood that most poor were not responsible for their own misery.
September 09
Sometimes a zephyr, sometimes a mighty gale – God’s spirit can nudge our timid choices, strengthen our frail resolve, reverse any misdirected course.
September 08
We should have the most tender devotion to the blessed Mother of our Redeemer.
September 07
The progress of a society is tied to its ability to hope.