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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 tenderness of Jesus. She wanted those who belonged to the Mercy mission to be ‘other Christs’ who would be as Jesus was. She echoed the sentiment of another feminine powerhouse, St. Teresa of Avila, who wrote: “Christ has no body…
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As I sit at my computer writing this blog, the current temperature is about 40,000 degrees with the humidity at 700%. Well...maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but let me tell you, it is hot…
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Hello! I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer as we move into the second week of July! The last time I shared a blog with you, I wrote about the power of one person,…
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So sadly and tragically, the world woke up a few days ago to hear about another terrorist attack, this time in Manchester, England. Such news can certainly be disheartening and defeating, but I am forever…
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We have had a busy couple of weeks here at Maria College as some students received their degrees at our graduation ceremony while others have just started summer session courses as they begin or continue…
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