How is Mary Mackillop a good role model?

Answer 1

Mary is a role model for us because she lived the Gospel message and reached out to those 'battler's struggling in the latter part of 19th century in our young nation. Mary's life is full of many achievements as she tried to remedy the social, religious and economic problems of the day. Catholic education for the bush children was the original focus but soon the needs of destitute women and men, orphans etc. were also addressed. While Mary's achievements are to be admired, we remember her for her goodness and loving example shown n the face of personal difficulties with family, work colleagues, Church authorities and her foundling order of sisters. Mary had a deep awareness of God's presence in her life from an early age and developed a personal relationship with her God. Her trust in Divine Providence was very strong thus enabling her to pursue her goals despite the odds against her e.g. poverty, debt, malice, scandal etc. Throughout her troubled years, Mary experienced much distress and pain but was firm in her conviction that if it was God's work, then it would succeed. She accepted the crosses in her daily life with courage and experienced a peace at the time of her excommunication. She had a great respect for the clergy and would never let the sisters speak ill of those who caused any trouble to the order. Mary's love of God was lived out in responding to a need conscious of the dignity of the human person at stake.

Answer 2

Mary Mackillop is considered a good role model for her dedication to social justice, education, and care for the less fortunate. She founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, which focused on providing education to underserved communities. Her commitment to serving others and advocating for those in need makes her an inspiring figure for many.