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November 24
Catherine could not only share her gifts freely, but could inspire others to act in a generous, compassionate way.
May 29
Wherever a religious woman presides, peace and good order are generally to be found.
May 28
Our story shows a growing awareness of the injustices in our own hearts as well as in the political and economic structures in our country and world.
May 27
No work of charity can be more productive of good to society ... than the careful instruction of women..
May 26
Availability and sensitivity to the needs of others are features of Catherine’s legacy.
May 25
My God, I am Thine for all eternity; teach me to cast my whole self into the arms of Thy Providence.
May 24
Hurrah for foundations! Makes the old young and the young merry.
May 23
Catherine believed deeply in the enabling fire of God’s love.
May 22
We should consider a good spiritual book as a letter sent from Heaven.
May 21
Help me to be quick to see and ready to encourage whatever brings the laughter of God into an otherwise uninspired day.
May 20
How do we expect to take up our cross and follow Christ if we are not to meet with it in those with whom we are associated?
May 19
Prayer will do more ... than all the money in the Bank of Ireland.
May 18
Catherine had the eye of a utilitarian rather than a poet.
May 17
Catherine discovered mercy at work in her life, experiencing within her concrete situation her own need.
May 16
Catherine’s confidence in God’s guidance gave her courage to take extraordinary risks.
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.