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Mercy Week 2017 Reflection
I am writing this reflection as Mercy Week comes to an end. What a week! 190 years ago on September 24th, Catherine McAuley opened the first house of Mercy. It is hard to believe that Maria College stands in an almost 200 year tradition of mercifully reaching out to others. Catherine McAuley’s vision of empowering those in need to improve their lives and those of their communities animates and inspires our work at Maria today.…
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Home, Sweet Home!
“What’s your sign?” No, I am not using that old pick-up line. I am actually thinking about my zodiac sign which is Cancer (July birthday). Any description of the type of person a Cancer is…
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Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast
Today the Universal Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary’s (BVM) Nativity. This feast dates back to the 5th century and marks the anniversary of the dedication of a basilica in Jerusalem which was built on…
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Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
Victoria Battell—In recent days we could not help but be moved by the scenes of devastation and destruction which Hurricane Harvey left behind. Fierce winds and treacherous rain has taken the lives, possessions, and livelihoods…
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Reflection on Mercy
Catherine McAuley was a truly Christian woman. She believed that everyone, every sister, associate, co-worker in mercy and person in need was an incarnation of Christ and she ministered with and to them with the…
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