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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.
February 22
Our Lord did not make his disciples perfect at once, but allowed them to acquire perfection gradually.
February 21
Heaven would not be valued unless we had grievances to wean us from the things of this world.
February 20
…each is given a time and a place which belongs to no one else.
February 19
You have great reason to rejoice and return many thanks to God for blessing your humble efforts.
February 18
The compass ... goes round its circle without stirring from its centre. Now our centre is God from whom all our actions should spring as from their source.
February 17
After this dream of life, we shall be together in Heaven.
February 16
Her idealism led her to try and alleviate human need of every kind; her realism conviced her that the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy are a means of closer union with God.
February 15
The starting point for all conversion is embracing the present reality.
February 14
We should be watchful over our countenance and our whole comportment, that it may be always pleasing and never gloomy or harsh.
February 13
Let us rejoice when good is done, no matter by whom it is accomplished.
February 12
They are doing the best they can; they mean well; we shall all be perfect when we go to Heaven.