Quote Of The Day

One puts up with fatigue for God’s glory.

Catherine McAuley's virtue of confidence in God is a fundamental principle of her apostolic spirituality - her simple, unswerving trust in the abiding providence of God.

Disengage your heart if it is entangled.

Keep patience ever at your side, you’ll want it for a constant guide.

Avoid all solemn declaration, all serious close investigation….

Now and again bestow some praise.

Be mild and sweet in all your ways….

Sisters of Mercy should be particularly kind - the kindest people on earth, with the tenderest pity and compassion for the poor.

Don’t let crosses vex or tease….

Catherine "took to heart the people and places where she served."

I very much desire that nothing but perfect union and charity should exist amongst us.

Need was Catherine’s touchstone; ministry response followed.

Though separated, our hearts will be united.

If a prudent, cautious beginning is made, there is every prospect of success.

Catherine enjoyed freedom of spirit in accomplishing the works of mercy. In tune with God ..., she moved forward with works and moved back from them as circumstances dictated.

The imagination is one of the most powerful gifts at our disposal.