Catherine McAuley, born on September 28, 1778, and died on November 11, 1841, was an Irish philanthropist and Catholic nun. She is renowned for establishing the first women's refuge in Ireland, providing shelter and assistance to the poor and homeless.
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“If the love of God really reigns in your heart, it will show itself in the exterior.”
Source: A Shining Lamp: The Oral Instructions of Catherine McAuley
“A community in which this universal charity reigns, is capable of surmounting all difficulties.”
Source: A Shining Lamp: The Oral Instructions of Catherine McAuley
“Our hearts can always be in the same place, centered on God.”
“Let us take one day only in hands at a time. Resolve to do good today and better tomorrow.”
“We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”
Source: A Shining Lamp: The Oral Instructions of Catherine McAuley
“The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.”
“We must strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.”