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We have prepared the following Heritage and Spirituality Resources for Mercy Day on the 24th of September 2026.
We also encourage you to keep an eye on our News Page for events and messages for Mercy Day.
Reflecting on the Life and Work of Catherine McAuley
Use the image and poem below to consider who Catherine McAuley is for you.
What does the sculptor capture about Catherine McAuley and her approach to life?
Who has planted the seeds of mercy in you? Who has watered and fertilised those seeds?
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THE OFFERING: A BRONZE BY LIQUID METAL STUDIOS © MELIESA JUDGE - SCULPTOR Commissioned by All Hallows School, Brisbane. 2011.
Poem by Caroline Thompson 2023.
Affectionately yours ........ the Letters of Catherine McAuley
Through her letters we can hear the thoughts of Catherine McAuley in her own words.
Use the letters below to listen to Catherine.
How might Catherine’s words inspire our mercy work today?
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Contemplating Mercy
Richard Rohr describes the key elements of Mercy in this reflection.
Which of these descriptors best sums up your understanding of Mercy?
Do you agree that the commandments of Mercy are written into our DNA?
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In God Alone
We are recommending the beautiful 23 minute docudrama which features re-enactments of actual events in the life of Catherine McAuley, from her childhood to her last days.
Filmed mainly on location in Ireland with Irish actors, the film makes for compelling viewing.
A Reflection for Mercy Day 2026 by Anne Lyng rsm
Anne Lyng rsm, Head of Opening Doors, shares a reflection for Mercy Day 2026 on Mercy - how it is not a spectator sport. It requires feet, hands and an unshielded heart.