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December 20
The seeds of the future – let them be planted with hope….let there be a new beginning.
November 17
Joy is the lustre of self-denial – it is love’s sweet intimacy.
November 15
The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, ... so far from separating them from the love of God, unite them more closely to Him and render them more valuable in His holy service.
November 14
We should find our hearts so penetrated with the love of God….that our actions are less performed by ourselves than by the love within us.
November 13
It comforts me exceedingly to hear you are happy.
November 12
Humility is the medial barrier between zeal and ambition.
November 11
Her first and last injunction to all was to preserve union and peace amongst each other - that if they did they would enjoy great happiness such as that they would wonder where it
November 10
Catherine led the way in education and in health. Her goals were clear – the ordinary service to the poor done extraordinarily well.
November 09
If we are humble and sincere God will finish in us the work He has begun, He never refuses His grace to those who ask it.
November 08
In relationships with others, actions speak more loudly than words.
November 07
I endeavour to make this cross in some way like to His – by silence.
November 07
We may depend upon it, the blessing of God will never attend any of our undertakings which are conducted in a hurried, impetuous manner.
November 06
The will of God be done in all things.
November 05
Catherine’s letters sought to knead the spirit of union and charity through the dough of the expanding institute.
November 04
Catherine’s compassionate response was immediate, practical …enabling the poor to help themselves and to find new dignity.
November 03
The order is God’s work – not mine.
November 02
Blessed and happy life that makes death so sweet.