CATHERINE FOR TODAY

What is it about Catherine that continues to appeal to people of mercy all over the world?

FAITH AND CONFIDENCE
in God who provides, even when it seems that everything is lost

COURAGE
in facing all kinds of difficulties in order to make her dream a reality

GENEROSITY AND HOSPITALITY
in giving all she had so that others could live lives of dignity and worth

HUMANITY
in her warmth and humour that shine out

HEART
in listening to her heart to dare to step out and make a difference

In a world yearning for the touch of mercy, Catherine's example is encouraging and empowering. She had a tremendous desire to make some lasting effort for the poor the sick and the uneducated. This engendered a response that was practical and immediate, warm and open, enabling and respectful.

She followed her heart and trusted that God would provide whatever was needed.

God did just that. Catherine invites us to walk the path of Mercy in new times with new needs - to take up the challenge and live the Mercy dream for today.