June 17
Whatever trials or difficulties Catherine had she never appeared sad or dejected.
May 15
The joys of my state are many, and I feel the most lively gratitude.
May 14
May God do with each of us whatever will tend to his greater glory.
May 13
We should receive all things as coming from the hand of God who sends them with tender love for our good.
May 12
Using traditional language and sources of her time, Catherine wove a new pattern that continues to challenge us today.
May 10
Fidelity to our past helps us to develop new life in the spirit of the original vision.
May 09
Catherine often sought meaning beneath the surface and a patience which allowed one to move through pain rather than around it.
May 08
Catherine singularly loved simplicity in all and practised it herself, telling the Sisters to adopt a simple style of speaking and writing.
May 07
The transcendent God chooses to be revealed in the here and now.
May 06
Never judge anyone but endeavour to excuse faults and have a good opinion of others.
May 05
Prudence and simplicity and practical common sense were the hallmarks of her exercise of authority within the community and in their apostolate.
May 04
My God, I will look to you confidently for grace.
May 03
Connect the rich to the poor, the healthy to the sick…to do the work of God.
May 02
Catherine animated others at centres of wealth, power and influence to share in her heroic efforts.
May 01
Our mutual respect and charity is to be 'cordial' - now 'cordial' signifies something that revives, invigorates, and warms.
April 30
May the Holy Spirit take possession of your heart and lead you to complete union.
April 29
Sometimes it was hard, but I had no regrets; God always helped.