Quote Of The Day

Despite its stark realism, Catherine’s ‘Spirituality of the Cross’ was infused with the certain hope of resurrection.

The Sisters of Mercy are eminently practical and over time have translated their tradition and their vision into tangible expressions of the Gospel.

Catherine leaves it to us to point out new ways in which to respond to the voices of the victims of a sick society.

God has been so good to us; we must do something extra to prove our gratitude.

Get all the prayers you can for me - that I may get through this new business as well as I can.

The best way to regard all happenings is as designed or at least permitted by God.

Often burnished as gold in the fire, Catherine came forth…more compassionate, more possessed by God.

Among the many natural virtues inherent in M McAuley’s character, I should say that sincerity held first place.

Tenderness is a quality of nobility, a mark of sensitivity; it is the signature of mercy.

Show your instructions in your actions as much as you can.

The followers of Catherine...were impelled by the gift of dynamic zeal from the Holy Spirit and the gentle enlightenment…of Christ, the Divine Light.

Take what He will from us, He still leaves His holy peace.

Our foundress…always did what the circumstances of each place required in order to bring mercy to the poor.

She asserted the value of prayer and contemplation, and the importance of a profound inner life, while insisting at the same time that in service of God's people, works unite us to

The voice of mercy is truly authentic when it is the voice of justice.

If the glory of God requires it, I dare not oppose it.