Catherine McAuley
Videos
- In God Alone (22 min)
Mercy International Association (2018)
The most recent docu-drama on the life of Catherine McAuley produced by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
https://www.mercyworld.org/film-in-god-alone/
- The Life of Catherine McAuley (7 min)
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (2013)
A 7-minute docu-drama on the life of Catherine McAuley within the context of 19th century Ireland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n6hU9wxYs0
Audio
Books
- A Shining Lamp: The Oral Instructions of Catherine McAuley
Mary Sullivan (Washington: Catholic University of America, 2017)
Catherine McAuley’s instructions to her Sisters organised by themes.
- The Path of Mercy: The Life of Catherine McAuley
Mary Sullivan (Washington: Catholic University of America, 2012)
The story of Catherine McAuley, and her founding of the Sisters of Mercy.
- The Correspondence of Catherine Mc Auley: 1818-1841
Mary Sullivan (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2004)
The most recent compendium of correspondence to and from Catherine (plus a few relevant pieces of correspondence between external parties) in chronological order
- Catherine McAuley and the Tradition of Mercy
Mary Sullivan (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2000)
Collection of some of the writings by and about Catherine McAuley, includes letters, memoirs, and annals by many of the first Sisters of Mercy and McAuley’s original manuscript of the Rule and Constitutions of the order.
- The Correspondence of Catherine Mc Auley: 1827-1841
Angela Bolster (Cork: The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy Dioceses of Cork and Ross, 1989)
Compendium of correspondence to and from Catherine. Includes an index with description of the letter and a small number of letters not in the more recent book by Mary Sullivan
- A Woman Sings of Mercy
Carmel Bourke (Sydney: E.J. Dwyer, 1987)
This book reflects the life and spirit of Catherine McAuley
This resource is out of print but is available from the following libraries: https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/15294421
Reflection Guides
- With Catherine my Spirit Mother
Marie Gaudry (Sydney: Marymount Mercy Centre, 2007)
Retreat guide drawn extensively on Catherine’s letters and early biographies by her companions
Limited stock available from Marymount Centre: marymountch@gmail.com
- The Mystical Heart of Catherine McAuley
Madeline Duckett, Caroline Ong (Melbourne: Sisters of Mercy, Melbourne Congregation, 2005)
The themes covered in this set of 12-reflections are Hearts Centered on God; the Interplay of Darkness and Light; Love Waiting; the Paschal Mystery; Eternity; Belonging to God; Suscipe; the Animating Power of Joy; Inner Peace;.Death, Where is your sting; Death into Union; New Birth.
Limited stock available. Contact missionintegration@ismapng.org.au
- Praying with Catherine McAuley
Helen Marie Burns, Sheila Carney (Minnesota: St Mary’s Press, 1996)
A compendium of spirituality and prayer brings us closer to Catherine’s oft-repeated ideal of being centered in God, for whom alone we go forward or stay back.
Quotes
- Quote of the Day
Mercy International Association
Quotes from Catherine McAuley and the Founding Sisters
https://www.mercyworld.org/catherine/quote-of-the-day/
- Inspired by Catherine
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea
9 x 13 cm booklet of selected sayings of Catherine McAuley with reference to the source document for each quote
Limited stock available from Mercy Education Ltd: contact@mercy.edu.au
Other Resources
- Visit the Mercy International Association website to learn more about Catherine McAuley
https://www.mercyworld.org/catherine/
- The Life and Legacy of Catherine McAuley
Mercy Education Ltd
Download the PDF of this A5 bi-fold leaflet here
Hard copies of this resource is also available from Mercy Education Ltd: contact@mercy.edu.au
