Mercy Quotes

November 11

Her first and last injunction to all was to preserve union and peace amongst each other - that if they did they would enjoy great happiness such as that they would wonder where it came from.

Elizabeth Moore

November 12

Humility is the medial barrier between zeal and ambition.

M Lawrence Franklin

November 13

It comforts me exceedingly to hear you are happy.

Catherine McAuley

November 14

We should find our hearts so penetrated with the love of God….that our actions are less performed by ourselves than by the love within us.

M Frances Warde

November 15

The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, ... so far from separating them from the love of God, unite them more closely to Him and render them more valuable in His holy service.

'The Spirit of the Institute'

November 16

We should praise and bless the hand that wounds us and exhibit to all around us a calm, quiet appearance and manner.

Catherine McAuley

November 17

Joy is the lustre of self-denial – it is love’s sweet intimacy.

Mary Schmidt

November 18

Life to the full! The only way to restore to the poor their lost dignity.

M Carmel Bourke

November 19

We do all for God’s greater glory.

M Cecilia Maher