Within the context

• Structure of early educational mission

• Historical reference to monitoresses

• Commitment to skilled teaching 

• Vision for Kingston and struggles of the foundation 

Resource  - Letters of Catherine McAuley  - The Correspondence of Catherine McAuley, 1818-1841

by Mary C. Sullivan

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Reflect

• Collaboration 

• Desire for justice in compensation

• Faith and service in the midst of disappointment

Pray

Lord God, as we seek each day to serve you in Mercy schools marked by excellence, let that excellence reflect care for all. Let that serve reflect commitment to serve in partnership with one another and commitment to serve with justice. Give us strength in adversity and hope in times of trial. Bless all in Mercy education. Amen. 

Additional Reflections

Reflections built on excerpts from the talk on Catherine McAuley and Mission given by Sister Sheila Carney, RSM at the 2006 Leadership Academy.

• Reflection on the early life of Catherine McAuley

• House of Mercy and Foundress

• Education - Beliefs and Early Struggle in Kingston

• Carlow and the concept of Pension Schools

• Reflections on Education

• The Call and Challenge

"We have one solid comfort amidst this tripping about...

Our hearts are always centered on God, for whom alone we go forward or stay back."

Catherine McAuley