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The Rerum Novarem's Influence on Catherine (5)

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The Rerum Novarem's Influence on Catherine (5)

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The Rerum Novarem inspired Catherine to assist those in need of financial support by giving them a job and a place to stay. She gave poor women who were once living on the streets a place to stay at the House of Mercy. Although Catherine was wealthy, she still spent a lot of her money helping others.

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The Rerum Novarem was written by Pope Leo XIII on 15 May 1891 The main ideas the Rerum Novarem presented were that every human has a right to private property, workers should receive a fair wage, the importance of equality and the poor should be protected.

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Catherine embraced the prophetic role by speaking out against the injustice for women. At the time, women were very poorly treated and were often left without a home if they had an argument with their husband. Catherine gave these women a place to stay and often would write about how this was unfair and needed to be addressed. Catherine would also speak out about child labour and often gave children small jobs to do around the House of Mercy.

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Mercy housing is an organisation that was founded in 1981 by the Sisters of Mercy of Omaha because of the lack of housing. It was funded with the initial investment of $500,000 and their non-profit corporation was established within 4 months. Mercy housing has been inspired by Catherine McAuley to live out the priestly, prophetic and kingly values. They dedicate their lives to helping others who are less fortunate and they speak out against poverty. Mercy housing now works to reduce the amount of poverty, build communities that are healthy and help all people develop their full potential. Mercy Housing has helped develop more than 37,200 affordable homes and is serving more than 128,000 people a day.

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Will we all meet in heaven? O what joy even to think of it.

Do not fear offending anyone. Speak as your mind directs and always act with more courage when the “mammon of unrighteousness” is in question.

The Lord and Master of our House and Home is a faithful Provider. Let us never desire more than enough – He will give that and a blessing

Put your whole confidence in God. He never will let you want necessaries for yourself or children.

Some joyful circumstance will soon prove that God is watching over your concerns, which are all His own, but without the Cross the real Crown cannot come. Some great things which He designs to accomplish would have been too much without a little bitter in the cup. Bless and love the fatherly hand which has hurt you. He will soon come with both hands filled with favors and blessings.

All of these quotes were written by Catherine McAuley in her letters to different

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Catherine McAuley had a lot of power and when she spoke she could reach a large amount of people. She used this power for good and spread the word of God and the Catholic Church. Many of the children living in the House of Mercy were also brought up into the Catholic faith.

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Catherine embraced the prophetic role by speaking out against the injustice for women. At the time, women were very poorly treated and were often left without a home if they had an argument with their husband. Catherine gave these women a place to stay and often would write about how this was unfair and needed to be addressed. Catherine would also speak out about child labour and often gave children small jobs to do around the House of Mercy.

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Catherine demonstrated a priestly role by devoting her life to helping those who were less fortunate and donating her money to the House of Mercy. She made many sacrifices through her life including spending money on others and giving up her free time to help others. She was very similar to a priest because she dedicated her life to others and was very selfless.

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The Rerum Novarem's Influence on Catherine (5)

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The Rerum Novarem's Influence on Catherine (5)

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The Rerum Novarem inspired Catherine to assist those in need of financial support by giving them a job and a place to stay. She gave poor women who were once living on the streets a place to stay at the House of Mercy. Although Catherine was wealthy, she still spent a lot of her money helping others.

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The Rerum Novarem was written by Pope Leo XIII on 15 May 1891 The main ideas the Rerum Novarem presented were that every human has a right to private property, workers should receive a fair wage, the importance of equality and the poor should be protected.

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This prayer was written to show Catherine's commitment to the Church, God and his way of living. Each line shows a different perspective of the way God wishes her life is to be lived. Catherine also wrote this prayer to spread God's message to the people living in her House of Mercy. This prayer impacted the people living there by showing them the ways of the Catholic Church.

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These prayers were significant to Catherine's work, as they reflect her selflessness to others and her desire for others to be healthy. These prayers also carry her message so others are aware of what she is doing and its significance.

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How did this story affect Catherine McAuley and inspire her work (2)

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How did this story affect Catherine McAuley and inspire her work (2)

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This story inspired Catherine to help all people in need even if they were inferior to her. In the miracle story, Jesus uses his power for good instead of using it on himself. Catherine had the same choice to spend the money she inherited on self-serving items or to use it to establish the House of Mercy and help the less fortunate.

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My God, I am yours for time and eternity - This line shows Catherine's commitment to God and her never-ending love for him and his teachings.
Teach me to cast myself entirely into the arms of your loving Providence - This shows Catherine's willingness to devote her entire life to God because she trusts him so much.
With a lively, unlimited confidence in your compassionate, tender pity. - This shows how much Catherine wants to learn and how much she trusts God.
Grant, O most merciful redeemer - This line shows what Catherine thinks of God and how much he means to her.
That whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me. - This shows that Catherine respects God's decisions and she wants to accept all of his choices.
Take from my heart all painful anxiety - Catherine trusts in God and wishes that he takes away all of her worries and problems.
Let nothing sadden me but sin - Catherine wants God to trust her and know that anything evil will sadden her. She is completely devoted to the Church and anything that goes against its teachings is a sin.
Nothing delight me but the hope of coming to the possession of You. -  God is the highlight of Catherine's life and she has devoted her entire life to him.
my God and my all, in your everlasting kingdom. Amen. -  She once again highlights the importance of God in her life by stating that he is her all.

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My God, I am yours for time and eternity.
Teach me to cast myself entirely
into the arms of your loving Providence
with a lively, unlimited confidence in your compassionate, tender pity.
Grant, O most merciful Redeemer,
That whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me.
Take from my heart all painful anxiety;
let nothing sadden me but sin,
nothing delight me but the hope of coming to the possession of You
my God and my all, in your everlasting kingdom.

Amen.

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Application of biblical criticism - World in front of the text (2)

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Application of biblical criticism - World in front of the text (2)

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This passage had a very important message for Catherine McAuley and it inspired her to set up the House of Mercy. The two blind men in this story can be related to the women that Catherine assisted. The women that lived in Catherine's village were severely deprived of basic human rights, just like the two men in the miracle story. Catherine gave these women back their dignity by letting them stay in her House of Mercy which is similar to Jesus curing the men of their blindness.

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Application of biblical criticism - World of the text. (2)

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Application of biblical criticism - World of the text. (2)

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This passage is a miracle story about Jesus healing two men of their blindness. Jesus and his disciples were walking down the road with a large group of people following him. Jesus heard two blind men sitting on the side of the road shout at him, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!". The crowd of people told the two men to be quiet, expecting Jesus to agree walk past them. To their surprise, Jesus calls back to the men and asks them what they wish for him to do. The two men told Jesus they wanted sight. Jesus felt sympathy for them and touched their eyes and they were immediately healed.

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Applications of biblical criticism - World behind the text (2)

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Applications of biblical criticism - World behind the text (2)

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This story was written by Matthew who was one of four Gospel writers and wrote about Jesus' life since he was born. This story was set in the city of Jericho which is located in Israel, just to the North of The Dead Sea. At the time this text was written, good health was seen as a reward for ‘right living’, however having an illness, such as blindness, was viewed as a punishment. Also in this time, it was believed that healing could occur through the touch of Jesus. So for the audience of this text, Jesus touching a person to heal them is something that would have been believed. Because Jesus was considered a very important person, for him to stop, listen and help an inferior, blind person was a very interesting story for the public. As most would have ignored them as they were outcasts from society and they had got what they deserved because they had sinned. Jesus goes against the general attitude and stops and asks them “What do you want me to do for you”? He also shows compassion to them and heals them. The blind men were outcasts in society due to their illness, which lead to society viewing them as sinners. This explains why the crowd demanded them to be quiet when they called out to Jesus ("The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet”). However, Jesus listens shows compassion towards them and heals them. They then stand up and follow Jesus which is a sign that they have been accepted back into the society.

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Biblical criticism on a passage likely to have inspired the reformer (2)

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Biblical criticism on a passage likely to have inspired the reformer (2)

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Matthew 20:29-34 - Two Blind Men Receive Sight

29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

31 The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

32 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.

33 “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”

34 Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

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The suscipe of catherine mcauley | sisters of mercy. (n.d.).Retrieved from https://www.sistersofmercy.org/resources/the-suscipe-of-catherine-mcauley/

Catherine's prayers. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sistersofmercy.org/resources/spirituality/prayer/catherines-prayers/

Mercy world - words from catherine. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mercyworld.org/foundress/index.cfm?loadref=226

Mercy world - landing page. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mercyworld.org/mercy_network/landing.cfm?loadref=130

Catherine mcauley: a woman who continues to inspire. (n.d.).Retrieved from http://institute.mercy.org.au/catherine-mcauley-a-woman-who-continues-to-inspire/

Morning and evening mercy prayer of the sisters of mercy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.calameo.com/read/00034609103c9285fade5

Theological background details - religious education services - brisbane catholic education. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.rec.bne.catholic.edu.au/Pages/Theological-Background-Details.aspx?tbid=286

Questions around the three worlds of the text. (n.d.).Retrieved from http://religioncurriculump-12.weebly.com/questions-around-the-three-worlds-of-the-text.html

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Come, Holy Spirit, dwell in our hearts and kindle in them the fire of your divine love.
O eternal God, grant to us, we beseech you, the fullness of your divine Spirit and give us openness to the inspirations of your grace.
Help us to put aside every thought and concern that may distract us from your holy presence.
Through the life and death of Jesus Christ and through the intercession of Mary and all the saints, we sincerely ask that this prayer may glorify you and bring us to salvation.

Amen.

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Because you walked among us, you know our human experience. You have shared our joys and sorrows. You have healed and comforted us, sustained and renewed us. Be with us now in this time of need. Let us experience your loving presence as you grant us this favor we ask of you:

We also ask your blessing on our living and deceased family members, our sisters in community, our associates, companions and benefactors. Show them your loving kindness.

Encouraged by your care for us, we will with lively fidelity devote ourselves to the works of mercy. Through our good works, may your people experience your unceasing care for them. We ask all this through the intercession of Mary, your mother and the mother of Mercy.

Amen.

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My God, I am yours for time and eternity.
Teach me to cast myself entirely
into the arms of your loving Providence
with a lively, unlimited confidence in your compassionate, tender pity.
Grant, O most merciful Redeemer,
That whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me.
Take from my heart all painful anxiety;
let nothing sadden me but sin,
nothing delight me but the hope of coming to the possession of You
my God and my all, in your everlasting kingdom.

Amen.

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Examples of prayers and spiritual practices that nourished the reformer (3)

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Examples of prayers and spiritual practices that nourished the reformer (3)

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Catherine McAuley recited prayers for those living in the House of Mercy every morning and night. She would also go to the houses of those who were sick and say prayers for them.

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Catherine was born in 1778 in Dublin and was raised into the Catholic faith by her parents. Her father was a loving man who brought poor children to their family home on the weekend to inform and teach them the ways of the Catholic tradition. Catherine's father passed away when she was very young but had a positive influence on her life. After his death, Catherine lived with her mother, who taught her how to become a strong, independent woman.
When Catherine was almost twenty her mother passed away, so Catherine went to live with an wealthy, old, protestant couple. She cared for them for twenty years and during this time, she grew closer to God through prayers and helping the poor. The old couple both converted to Christianity before they died.
When they died, Catherine inherited their fortune, using the money to build the house of Mercy. This was a home and school for orphans and poor children. Other women joined Catherine and helped her establish the sisters of Mercy. On November 11th 1841, Catherine died.
During her lifetime, Catherine set up 14 houses similar to the original house or mercy and helped many orphans and poor families.