Comments on: Catherine McAuley’s Comfortable Cup of Tea http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:57:27 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-35496 Sister Julie Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:50:13 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-35496 Congrats, Ashley! Congrats, Ashley!

]]> By: ashley http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-35449 ashley Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:18:48 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-35449 thankyou very much for the help I appreaciate it lots turns out i got an A+ on my assignment because of ur help!!!! Ashley Khouri thankyou very much for the help
I appreaciate it lots
turns out i got an A+ on my assignment because of ur help!!!!
Ashley Khouri

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-33860 Sister Julie Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:37:04 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-33860 Hi Ashley -- I'm not familiar enough with Catherine to be able to give you a thorough response. But here are some resources that might help: <a href="http://www.mercyvolunteers.org/about/sistersofmercy.html" rel="nofollow">Mercy Volunteer Corps</a> on Catherine McAuley's experience of the poor - "The Poor need help now, not next week." <a href="http://www.mercyworld.org/foundress/story.asp" rel="nofollow">Mercy International Association</a> on Catherine McAuley's life/bio <a href="http://www.rcdow.org.uk/diocese/default.asp?content_ref=1048" rel="nofollow"> Sisters of Mercy in the Diocese of the Westminster</a> - on Catherine McAuley and the "walking nuns" Any other suggestions for Ashley? Hi Ashley — I’m not familiar enough with Catherine to be able to give you a thorough response. But here are some resources that might help:

Mercy Volunteer Corps on Catherine McAuley’s experience of the poor – “The Poor need help now, not next week.”

Mercy International Association on Catherine McAuley’s life/bio

Sisters of Mercy in the Diocese of the Westminster – on Catherine McAuley and the “walking nuns”

Any other suggestions for Ashley?

]]> By: ashley http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-33685 ashley Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:28:53 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-33685 hi. im wondering if you could explain to me what Catherine McAuleys vision was towards the poor. it would be a great help. thank you. regards ashley khouri monte sant angelo mercy college hi. im wondering if you could explain to me what Catherine McAuleys vision was towards the poor. it would be a great help.
thank you.
regards ashley khouri
monte sant angelo mercy college

]]> By: Shelley http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-30979 Shelley Wed, 20 May 2009 09:54:39 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-30979 I work at the Mercy Centre in Brisbane Australia which was founded by the Mercy Sisters in Australia. We recently went on a Heritage Tour and learnt about Catherine and her vision and mission in life - what an absolute inspiration she was! We are soon to open a drop in centre and my first thought was of Catherines "comfortable cup of tea" . My task now is to come up with a name for the Centre and want to know if anyone has any ideas. Shelley I work at the Mercy Centre in Brisbane Australia which was founded by the Mercy Sisters in Australia. We recently went on a Heritage Tour and learnt about Catherine and her vision and mission in life – what an absolute inspiration she was! We are soon to open a drop in centre and my first thought was of Catherines “comfortable cup of tea” . My task now is to come up with a name for the Centre and want to know if anyone has any ideas.
Shelley

]]> By: shauna lawson http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-14831 shauna lawson Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:17:12 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-14831 I had worked for Mercy Hospitals as an RN for a few years and I took with me this saying. It pleases me so much to have a real "mission" and a purpose with a cause that was started by such a beautiful person. When it was hard to be a nurse I would think of her over these passing years. I am planning to return to "the real world" soon and open a small business, but until then pray for me too as I continue working for a Hospice and loving and caring for those like McAuley had done in her lifetime. shauna I had worked for Mercy Hospitals as an RN for a few years and I took with me this saying. It pleases me so much to have a real “mission” and a purpose with a cause that was started by such a beautiful person. When it was hard to be a nurse I would think of her over these passing years. I am planning to return to “the real world” soon and open a small business, but until then pray for me too as I continue working for a Hospice and loving and caring for those like McAuley had done in her lifetime.
shauna

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-5830 Sister Julie Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:12:55 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-5830 Thanks so much for writing us, Sue! Sister Julie Thanks so much for writing us, Sue!
Sister Julie

]]> By: Sue Driscoll http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-5828 Sue Driscoll Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:18 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-5828 I never drank a cup of tea in my life until I learned of Catherine McAuley and her wonderful mission of helping those in need. My first cup came as I became the Tea Manager at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ten years ago. I am hooked on both Catherine's Comfortable Tea and fulfilling the mission of caring on Catherine McAuley's work of serving the poor and undereducated. I work with a group of volunteers that also belive in the this mission as they hand-fill each Catherine's Comfortable Teabag with quality loose leaf tea. We sell the Catherine's Comfortable Tea all over the United States to socially conscious consumers who support the education and housing programs the Catherine McAuley Center provide. Each teabag contains an insightful Catherine McAuley quote. A great way to relax, enjoy a cup of tea and ponder the words of Catherine McAuley. Catherine McAuley was an incredible woman and now many wonderful women carry on her mission. I never drank a cup of tea in my life until I learned of Catherine McAuley and her wonderful mission of helping those in need. My first cup came as I became the Tea Manager at the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ten years ago. I am hooked on both Catherine’s Comfortable Tea and fulfilling the mission of caring on Catherine McAuley’s work of serving the poor and undereducated.
I work with a group of volunteers that also belive in the this mission as they hand-fill each Catherine’s Comfortable Teabag with quality loose leaf tea. We sell the Catherine’s Comfortable Tea all over the United States to socially conscious consumers who support the education and housing programs the Catherine McAuley Center provide.
Each teabag contains an insightful Catherine McAuley quote. A great way to relax, enjoy a cup of tea and ponder the words of Catherine McAuley.
Catherine McAuley was an incredible woman and now many wonderful women carry on her mission.

]]> By: Cathy Keller http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-572 Cathy Keller Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:01:13 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-572 As a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, in Denver,CO. I have long been proud of my connection to the Sisters of Mercy. A short biography THE LADY FROM DUBLIN by William Breault, S.J. is simple biograpy on his search for the answers about Catherine. It is interesting and his sketches in the book are simple but inviting. It's an easy read and allows the reader to take this journey with him. I loved reading it too, because I had just returned from a visit to Dublin and knew of some of the places he mentioned. Thanks again for all you do to arouse in me reflection and moments to ponder. As a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, in Denver,CO. I have long been proud of my connection to the Sisters of Mercy. A short biography THE LADY FROM DUBLIN by William Breault, S.J. is simple biograpy on his search for the answers about Catherine. It is interesting and his sketches in the book are simple but inviting. It’s an easy read and allows the reader to take this journey with him. I loved reading it too, because I had just returned from a visit to Dublin and knew of some of the places he mentioned. Thanks again for all you do to arouse in me reflection and moments to ponder.

]]> By: deerose http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-570 deerose Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:39:36 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-570 A sister from our parish, a Sister of Mercy, just celebrated her 50th year in religious life. We threw her a big party in the parish hall. Her gift - a floral, porcelain tea set - so she too could offer her guests a "comfortable cup of tea." I like the whiskey idea! deerose A sister from our parish, a Sister of Mercy, just celebrated her 50th year in religious life. We threw her a big party in the parish hall. Her gift – a floral, porcelain tea set – so she too could offer her guests a “comfortable cup of tea.”

I like the whiskey idea!

deerose

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-571 Sister Julie Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:40:34 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-571 She most certainly is a fabulous role model, Adria! She most certainly is a fabulous role model, Adria!

]]> By: Adria http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-573 Adria Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:30:40 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-573 They should do a movie about her life...she is a role model for all women! They should do a movie about her life…she is a role model for all women!

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-568 Sister Julie Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:10:14 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-568 Julie, What a delight to meet you. You are very blessed indeed. Thank you for stopping by. Sister Julie Julie, What a delight to meet you. You are very blessed indeed. Thank you for stopping by. Sister Julie

]]> By: Julie McAuley http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-569 Julie McAuley Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:21:23 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-569 Hi There, It is great to know that such a dedicated and worthy woman is being honored. Catherine McAuley is from what i have been told is a great great aunt of mine. I am pleased to say that i have followed in her footsteps as far as the fact that i work for a charity myself and find it very rewarding. I'm honored to have Catherine in my bloodline. Julie McAuley Hi There,
It is great to know that such a dedicated and worthy woman is being honored. Catherine McAuley is from what i have been told is a great great aunt of mine. I am pleased to say that i have followed in her footsteps as far as the fact that i work for a charity myself and find it very rewarding. I’m honored to have Catherine in my bloodline.
Julie McAuley

]]> By: Sandy http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-567 Sandy Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:07:35 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-567 I'm not an RSM, but I have lived with some of them. I may not have this exactly right, but I think the adjective "comfortable" refers to a little "extra" something added to the tea (whiskey). I’m not an RSM, but I have lived with some of them. I may not have this exactly right, but I think the adjective “comfortable” refers to a little “extra” something added to the tea (whiskey).

]]> By: Nuns in the Marketplace « A Nun’s Life http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-566 Nuns in the Marketplace « A Nun’s Life Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:52:06 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-566 [...] I’ve added a new category to my blog — “Nuns in the Marketplace” — the idea of which came from one of my IHM sisters who, along with a partner, runs two “apostolic businesses” that they built from scratch. I have a ton of admiration for these two — they saw needs, and they created a way to meet those needs. Many nuns and sisters have done this throughout history. My post on Catherine’s Comfortable Tea is another example of how sisters have formed an apostolic business. [...] [...] I’ve added a new category to my blog — “Nuns in the Marketplace” — the idea of which came from one of my IHM sisters who, along with a partner, runs two “apostolic businesses” that they built from scratch. I have a ton of admiration for these two — they saw needs, and they created a way to meet those needs. Many nuns and sisters have done this throughout history. My post on Catherine’s Comfortable Tea is another example of how sisters have formed an apostolic business. [...]

]]> By: Sister Carolyn Brink, RSM http://anunslife.org/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-565 Sister Carolyn Brink, RSM Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:46:36 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/29/catherine-mcauleys-comfortable-cup-of-tea/#comment-565 Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story. I am a Sister of Mercy who has been inspired by Catherine's life and work with poor women and children. It is great to know that someone is writing a paper about her. Sister Carolyn Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story. I am a Sister of Mercy who has been inspired by Catherine’s life and work with poor women and children. It is great to know that someone is writing a paper about her.
Sister Carolyn

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