November 24
Catherine could not only share her gifts freely, but could inspire others to act in a generous, compassionate way.
March 09
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
March 08
The voice of mercy is truly authentic when it is the voice of justice.
March 07
If the glory of God requires it, I dare not oppose it.
March 06
Your whole life should be a continual act of praise and prayer.
March 05
Success is not the measuring stick of mercy.
March 04
Mercy is God’s powerful word spoken in Jesus.
March 03
As the most acceptable return a benefactor can receive from those on whom he bestows favours is a countenance testifying the gratitude of the heart, how acceptable must it be to Go
March 02
You have given all to God without any reserve. Nothing can happen to you which He does not appoint.
March 01
We have one solid comfort amidst this little tripping about: our hearts can always be in the same place, centered in God, for whom alone we go forward or stay back.
February 29
Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian, but its growth entirely depends on the care we take to nourish it. If neglected, it will die.
February 28
Let those whom Jesus Christ has graciously permitted to assist him in the Persons of his suffering poor have their hearts animated with gratitude and love.
February 27
Catherine's conviction that the works of mercy were the very "business of our lives", had shaped the community from its inception in an apostolic spirituality.
February 26
We are challenged to link with one another…so that the broken heart of mercy can enter more deeply into us and embrace God’s beloved poor.
February 25
May we do all for God’s greater glory.
February 24
Catherine’s heart was drawn with special compassion to the marginalised members of society.
February 23
The comfort comes soon after a well-received trial.