Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "Every Friendship..."

Anne Davidson, RSCJ an icon artist has depicted the first meeting of
Madeleine Sophie Barat and Philippine Duchesne in Grenoble

August 24th

"Every friendship with God and every love between God and a soul is the only one of its kind."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "Your Life is a Sacred Journey. It is about change, growth, ..."

Wisteria Walk at the University of Roehampton

August 20th

"Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement and transformation.  It is continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul teaching you to see clearly and deeply, helping you to listen to your intuition."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "God has never found fault with ..."

Sacred Heart School of Halifax
photo circa 2007

August 17th

"God has never found fault with anyone for trusting too much and expecting too much of Him."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "...and this submission of mind is the thing to pray for."

Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception
FARM STREET

August 14th

"There is one thing above all to hold on to, the attitude of submission to God's truth, known or unknown.  The submission is to Him, and this submission of mind is the thing to pray for."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "we are called to a higher, fuller, richer life within..."

Sacred Heart statue as seen at Digby Stuart College

August 9th

"We are called to a higher, fuller, richer life within...called to work with God, to walk with God, to have influence with God."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order). And. to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here.

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "Do not give up any high aspirations,..."

August 5th

"Do not give up any high aspirations, aim at the very highest and the best, but understanding that to get this is a life's work, not the work of a day, so never let failure cast down or disappoint you, but always begin again with great courage and especially great confidence."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "A thing not learned in a day..."

Celebrating the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart

August 4th

"A thing not learned in a day, but by constant practice of letting go of the human standard.  To seek simply 'What does God think, judge, will, in this matter?' is an eternal thought, judgement and decision that will give peace, strength and stability.  All human thoughts and wills flicker so feebly. This is a steady light." 

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart..."Joy is the Song or Psalm of the Spirit..."

1 Farm Street Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, 114 Mount Street

July 27th

"Joy is the song or psalm of the spirit under the pressure of happiness, and to give God the fullest and best service possible, we must train our spirit to sing the psalm continually."

Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ (1857-1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart "... the things of faith transcend the things of reason;..."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ
1857 -1914

July 15th

"We always require to remind ourselves of this - that the things of faith transcend the things of reason; that things are not what they appear; that we are walking among symbols and parables and shadows and promises."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "We are all God's property,..."

Bird photos taken by Mary Schumacher, RSCJ

July 8th

"We are all God's property, and our life must be one wild bird's song of praise, one wild flower's face looking up to God."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "You begin every day,..."

Barat House Court Yard Garden - Roehampton

July 7th

"You begin every day, just where you are, no matter where.  It is always here and always now."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "Joy is the song of the spirit..."

Taken near Froebel Lake - Roehampton University (England)
Enjoy the one minute video below

"Joy is the song of the spirit under the pressure of happiness."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).   And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote from Janet Erskine Stuart: "It takes twelve falls to make a horsewoman."

Horsewoman painting by Rudolf Frentz

June 26th


"It takes twelve falls to make a horsewoman."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - (click here to order).  

This quote reminds me of the wonderful talk given last year at the Society's Spirituality Forum by Lyn Osiek, RSCJ.  Sr. Osiek's topic was "Discovering Janet Erskine Stuart and her Equine Legacy".   

"Mother Janet Stuart was so multi-faceted that it is difficult to know where to begin in order to understand her. One approach is through an aspect of life that she knew and loved deeply: her life-long love of horses. As a young woman, she was an expert hunter and handler of horses, and these skills were not forgotten when she traveled around the world during both her time as companion to her predecessor Mother Mabel Digby and her own tenure as Superior General of the Society."

Quote from Janet Erskine Stuart: "So we must remember..."

June 24th

"So we must remember that it is better to begin a great work than a small one..."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order  And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote from Janet Erskine Stuart: "...I say 'Let go' and so does God!"

June 23rd

"God wants to take you sailing out into the glory of His thoughts and Love, and through sheer fright you cling to the rope... I say 'Let go' and so does God!"

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

This week many Sacred Heart alums and friends of Janet Erskine Stuart will be traveling to England to take part in Centenary Celebrations.  I am joyfully returning to England to take part in some of the events.  So to those I know and those I will meet along the way; I wish all attendees a pleasurable journey and a very rewarding time together!   

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order  And, to order your very own Janet Erskine Stuart Centenary Memorabilia - click here. 

Quote from Janet Erskine Stuart: "When no-one else understands, He does."

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue - Atherton, Calf

June 22

"When no-one else understands, He does.  When no-one else is aware, He is; so that in reality we are never alone."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "The way to do much in a short time is to love much."

Sacred Heart Chapel - Roehampton

June 21st

"The way to do much in a short time is to love much.  People will do great things if they are stirred with enthusiasm and love."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "Day by day..."

Courtyard near Sacred Heart Chapel - Roehampton University

June 19

"Day by day we write the story of our lives; no day in our life is without influence on the last, for ourselves as well as others."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 - 1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: "...do the very best we can..."

As seen in the garden of Sacred Heart Schools Atherton, Calf

June 18th

"It is always here and now, there is always the present moment to do the very best we can and the future depends on the ways these moments are spent."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 -1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order

Quote by Janet Erskine Stuart: ..."Don't attempt the impossible..."

June 15th

"Beware of extremes, beware of inhuman efforts, of violent measures, of all that drives you off your balance...Don't attempt the impossible...Take yourself as you are, whole, and do not try to live by one part alone and starve the other."

Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ (1857 -1914)

6th Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart

The above quote is taken from the perpetual spiral-bound calendar "The Life Lived" which celebrates the Centenary of Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ - click here to order