What does it mean to “repair my house?” St. Francis understood it, partly, as a mission to restore the Church to a simpler, less ostentatious culture, where the poor would be welcomed and served; where the theological emphasis would be on the love of God.
Francis understood that Christ was asking him to cherish and repair our whole created reality, our common home, our Sister Mother Earth.
This week, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy and a doorway that opened in Dublin in 1827, a doorway in Mercy, a doorway that we are called to open and create a place for all.
Central to Catherine McAuley’s legacy is trust in love as the greatest mystery of all. And I believe it is OUR work to intentionally explore that mystery and continue to insist on open doors, and to BE a welcoming presence in our troubled world.
I felt blessed to be able to help people who are experiencing homelessness and are in need of assistance and welcome.
If truth is truly important to me, I owe it to myself to recognize the implications of my answers.
I will be unpacking their stories for months to come and mentoring with those who have already discovered how and where to meet the migrants.
“She is a great role model. I always say to our students, if you are successful, we are all successful. We are all energized by her and feel as if we ran the race.”
The Dream Up Campaign was born. Because every young woman deserves the chance to dream!
This image of transformation shows us the importance of coming together as Jesus did with Peter, James and John.
Christ’s Image may be seen on the surface of what each person presents to others and to the world, much as Venerable Catherine did.
May we take to heart what Kateri’s Native name, Tekakwitha, means: “To set things right.”