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“Let us all resign ourselves into His hands, and pray that in all things He may guide us to do His Holy Will ... When thoughts of this or that come I turn to Him and say: "Only what you will, my God. Use me as You will".”

Quote by Mary MacKillop

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Mary MacKillop, born on January 15, 1842, and died on August 8, 1909, was an Australian Catholic nun. She is renowned for founding the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a congregation dedicated to education and social services, particularly in the impoverished regions of Australia. Her work had a profound impact on Australian society. more

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