My Legacy

A quote from Catherine:

My legacy to the Institute is charity.

This quote is often used as we reflect on the anniversary of Catherine's death, which we commemorated yesterday. A group of sisters gathered to pray and share a meal. It was something that Catherine would have enjoyed, especially the part where we told stories and shared our favorite quotes from her. She would have liked hearing what people remembered of her teaching.

What is your legacy? How do you want to be remembered? If there were an epitaph on you gravestone what would it say? This month, the month of the poor souls, this month of the ending of a church year, this season of death and dying, is time to think about what will be the memories of you. If you haven't thought about it, perhaps this week, think about what would be the memory you would like people to remember. Then go about starting to create it.


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