Standing tall,
strong and determined,
stretching out a hand
to those around her.
Lightening their load,
giving them hope
of a future filled
with opportunities for change.
Building a community
where all are welcome,
all are valued,
all are able to live life to the full.
She is so many women,
throughout the world,
unnoticed, unrecognised,
transforming lives.
God of all, bless and keep her
and inspire us to reach out
to others as she does
so that all may flourish.
Catherine Gorman/CAFOD