Top 26 Quotes & Sayings by Catherine McAuley

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Irish priest Catherine McAuley.

Last updated on September 19, 2024.

Catherine McAuley was an Irish religious sister who founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831. The women's congregation has always been associated with teaching, especially in Ireland, where the sisters taught Catholics at a time when education was mainly reserved for members of the established Church of Ireland.

Irish - Priest | September 29, 1778 - November 11, 1841

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We have now gone beyond 100 in number, and the desire to join seems rather to increase, though it was thought the foundations would retard it, it seems quite otherwise.

Catherine McAuley

There has been a most Providential Guidance which the want of prudence, vigilance, or judgement has not impeded, and it is here that we can most clearly see the designs of God.

Catherine McAuley

This is the spirit of the Order, indeed the true spirit of Mercy flowing on us.

Catherine McAuley

If we don't take Tullamore, no other community will.

Catherine McAuley

Oh may He look on us with love and pity and then we shall be able to do anything He wishes us to do, no matter how difficult to accomplish or painful to our feeling.

Catherine McAuley

Each day is a step we make towards eternity and we shall continue thus to step from day to day until we take the last step, which will bring us into the presence of God.

Catherine McAuley

The tender Mercy of God has given us one another.

Catherine McAuley

Our charity is to be cordial...something that renews, invigorates and warms. Such should be the effect of our love for each other.

Catherine McAuley

I have great confidence in you to do what you think best. State your opinion and always act with courage.

Catherine McAuley

The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.

Catherine McAuley

If the love of God really reigns in your heart, it will show itself in the exterior.

Catherine McAuley

A good beginning is of great importance.

Catherine McAuley

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.

Catherine McAuley

We belong to God. All in us is His.

Catherine McAuley

Our hearts can always be in the same place, centered on God.

Catherine McAuley

Our Vocation is full of joy and peace in the Holy Spirit.

Catherine McAuley

Show your instructions in actions as much as you can.

Catherine McAuley

We have one solid comfort amidst this little tripping about, our hearts can always be in the same place, centered in God, for whom alone we go forward or stay back.

Catherine McAuley

No matter how small the gift, God gives the increase.

Catherine McAuley

We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.

Catherine McAuley