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Simple and Worth Reading - Centers You on Whats Really Important
You can read it in one sitting but should read it again and again. It is simple, to the point and tells us the kind of people we could become. Well worth the read.

"a great book"
This book I read in the begining of the school year. It is a great book. Whan I say great I realy mean great. The things that the mother teresa would toatly amaze you. She lives with the poor helped people with sickness and took care of abanden babies. you should read this book and find out more about it infact I would recomend it a lot.(you SHOULD read htiss book) ... Read more

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In Gratitude to Dr. Dania Sheldon, Oxford

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Katie McCloskey was forever changed by the privilege of working under Mother Teresa, one of history’s great humanitarians, and the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, attending to God’s poor, the needy, the lonely, and the abandoned. In her tours of service in India, Katie, along with her fellow volunteers, found her own life transformed as she helped uplift the lives of others.

In this vivid, compelling account of her time in Calcutta, Katie offers anyone with an open heart the means to share in the exuberance one can find in even the most horrifying of circumstances. Her stories illuminate how closeness to human beings who are neglected and discarded is closeness to God. To be sure, Katie learned that “only God could give us the courage, the perseverance, and the grace we needed to serve the poorest of the poor,” but Mother Teresa and the sisters showed her how a personal commitment to others is a path to genuine joy and true self-fulfillment.

Whether we journey to India or simply serve our family and community, The Calling shows how we can use our love, skills, time, and talents to renew not just the lives of others but also our own.

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Read this--with or without COME BE MY LIGHT
Katie McCloskey's lively account of time spent with Mother Teresa, her Sisters and volunteers in India is not only inspirational but warm, prayerful and deeply hopeful.Before THE CALLING was published, Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk's account of Mother's fifty-year experience of the dark night of the soul, COME BE MY LIGHT, was released: it is a painful experience, overwhelming the reader with as much sadness as admiration at the interior trials Mother endured.THE CALLING underlines the fact that such struggles were not the whole story, that Mother Teresa's warmth, humor, toughness, and utter faith were attractive enough to not only draw many sister candidates but a colorful cast of dedicated, fun-loving, hard-working volunteers from around the world.McCloskey's book is filled with anecdotes of Mother, her Missionaries of Charity, the extraordinary people of India which will lead us into tears, laughter, and the desire to do [as Mother Teresa often said] something beautiful for God.The book is probably best left on ones nightstand for daily meditative reading but once I took THE CALLING up I could not put it down. ... Read more

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"Where there is great love, there are always great miracles." Sean Patrick Lovett saw these words above the door of a leprosy hospital in Mother Teresa's Calcutta. For him they summed up the unique character of Mother Teresa's work where all, especially those for whom the world has no love, are loved by the saintly Yugoslavian nun and her sisters. When asked about this, Mother Teresa replies that she simply sees Christ in everybody, and that it is her duty to love him. This book brings together a series of meditations by Mother Teresa on the various aspects of Christian love. These include purity, joy, hunger, death, friendship, faith, prayer, God our Father, Mary our Mother, forgiveness, the family and vocation. ... Read more

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The Best Gift is Love
For those who love Mother Teresa, you will love this little book.

Mother Teresa is all about love and I have much to learn from her, a long way to go on my spiritual journey.

This book is truly an inspiration and followers of Mother Teresa will not be disappointed.I highly recommend this book.

KC

A True Blessing
What more is there to say?I am not a religious person.But this book brought me to spiritual peace.I feel blessed to have lived during the time this woman walked the face of the earth.

This is a great gift and/or a wonderful book to ponder.
Love to Mother was an action, not an emotion.Twice I was with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India.Twice I was in the presence of greatness.

She once took my hands in hers and said to me, "Love is giving, so go love. Don't use words where your hands can speak better." Mother was love.Her two gnarled hands stretched out to bring selfless, pure love to the orphan, the dying, the despised. At the entrance to the leprosarium there is a notice which reads: "Where there is great love, there are always great miracles."

This small, 116-page booklet cannot capture the immensity of Mother's love for all humanity, but it can give you a sampling of her spirit.The 35 black-and-white photos of Mother Teresa along with her words of wisdom make this an excellent gift or just a book to put in your pocket and read daily, while commuting, waiting in a line, or somewhere in our love-starved world. Highly recommend.

written with gentle piety
There is a profundity to Mother Teresa's deceptively simple theology that surpasses the understanding.Rooted in her own experiences, it spreads cheer and peace in a way entirely unlike more "happy" or"optimistic" religious affirmations of faith. ... Read more

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A biography emphasizing the early years of the nun who is world renowned for her work with the poor, sick, and uneducated in India and in other parts of the world. ... Read more

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Presents Mother Teresa's spiritual way, through an appealing collection of her own writings and a commentary by the editor.

To all who knew her, personally or through the media, Mother Teresa of Calcutta embodied Jesus promise, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me (Mt 25:40). The works of mercy were her daily bread. This woman, who her contemporaries recognized as a saint, understood the purpose of human life: to be Christ for others, to see Christ in othersparticularly those who, as she said, have no one to call their own. It is a goal worthy of a lifetime.

Can we follow her life? Created for Greater Things shows that we can. Her way is accessible and can transform our lives. She shows us how to live our lives with faith, love, understanding and responsibility. Like Mother Teresa we too can bring the presence of God in the world.

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Share a little taste of holiness
Author and retreat master Gloria Hutchinson presents the spirit of Mother Teresa in three "inextricably interwoven" parts: life in Jesus, boundless love, and bearing witness. Each part begins with an overview of one period of the saint's life and follows with five related topics containing scripture passages, quotations, commentary, and photos. The layout and typography of the book give clear emphasis to the saint's words. Hutchinson's commentary shows us how to apply Mother Teresa's example of living, loving, and giving witness to our own lives.

The topic Responding to Jesus, for example, centers on Mother Teresa's conviction that "We have to become holy in whatever life God has put us." Hutchinson comments: "The only garden in which sanctity will not grow is the untended one... a simple smile or a listening ear draws people closer to God and helps the provider grow in holiness." She writes of the admirable simplicity of Mother Teresa's advice and suggests practical applications. We "share a little taste of holiness," by smiling at a fellow commuter, letting the mother of a whining child cut in line at the supermarket, or yielding to an angry driver.

Should we need an image of Mother Teresa, Hutchinson writes, "We can picture her holding a child, a vagrant, or a dying person with one hand and with the other fingering her rosary."
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In Mother Teresa's House: A Hospice Nurse in the Slums of Calcutta follows nurse Rosemary Dew's journey of compassion as she travels to Calcutta to volunteer in Mother Teresa's House for Sick and Dying Destitutes. Dew offers a first-hand account of life among the poorest of the poor and how the commitment of humble volunteers can make all the difference in the world when they offer what people need most: compassion, understanding, and human dignity. ... Read more

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Enjoyable book
As a hospice nurse and admirer of Mother Teresa, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which like other reviewer said, is not just about a hospice nurse "adventure," but a story of true compassion, love and respect for others, especially those in the most dire, bleak conditions. Rosemary Dew's sense of adventure, courage and stamina is inspiring. Very well written, easy, compelling read.I too, have given this book as gifts for fellow nurses and friends.

In Mother Teresa's House
I loved this book. It was a very different perspective on life in India, in Calcutta. As a nurse, and as one who has always loved Mother Teresa - this was an excellent read.

Wonderful Book!
I liked this book even better than Rosemary's first book, 'No Backup' though I thought it was really good and read it straight through the first weekend I bought it.'In Mother Teresa's House' tells of such a fascinating (and sometimes unnerving) adventure, yet it's not just that.This book has more than just adventure.It's about caring for people, a very basic respect for life and a loving concern for another human's (total strangers) feelings and well being.It also is very interesting from the point of view of diagnosing ailments, the intellectual medical mysteries that each person presents. I am not a medical person, so fortunately, the writing was not filled with confusing medical jargon.It was easy to read, easy to love and to recommend to friends.I've purchased several copies that I've given as gifts to friends in the medical profession, not because the book would only be of interest to someone in that profession, but because it's my way of telling my friends 'thank you' for the wonderful work each one does in their own way, with others. ... Read more

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Should Mother Teresa be Canonized?Ten years after her death, Mother Teresa of Calcutta still holds the moral imagination of the world. Those who question Mother Teresa's sanctity are treated as misguided souls who would better their time imitating her virtues than probing for her peccadilloes. The Christian world will praise Mother Teresa feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty. But what faithful Christian will praise her for saying:I've always said we should help a Hindu become a better Hindu,a Muslim become a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic.A non-Christian would approve of her saying:We never try to convert those who [we] receive to Christianity.A non-Christian would not approve of her doing:We ask those who are about to die in the Home for the Dying if they want a blessing by which their sins will be forgiven and they will see God.There is much to imitate in Mother Teresa's life. But are her critics correct to declare that Mother Teresa was not a saint? Asking this question of Catholics in particular and mankind in general, MOTHER TERESA: THE CASE FOR THE CAUSE contrasts the image of Mother Teresa's words and deeds, her virtues and her vices, against the image of Christianity "believed everywhere (ubique), always (semper), by all (ab omnibus)" and asks all readers to respond to Rome.Everyone has a canon of saints. Should Mother Teresa be in your canon? ... Read more

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Excellent book
This book is extremely well written. The author makes a very strong argument that under Catholic doctrine, Mother Teresa should not be canonized.Whether one agrees with the author or not, it is a thought provoking and interesting book that gives the reader a better understanding of the Catholic religion and Mother Teresa.

One can tell that the author has done his homework based on the many historical references and well laid-out arguments.He is also quite witty and makes the topic interesting and educational.

What this book is not!
I have read posts on blogs discussing this book that refer to it as Mother Teresa bashing, but those who seek to dismiss this book in such a simplistic manner must not have read it.What Mark Zima does in his book is to set forth Mother Teresa's works and teachings in well-documented detail, and then demonstrate, also in well-documented detail, how these works and teachings compare to established Catholic doctrine.Mr. Zima's analysis is balanced and fair.He makes no effort to diminish or detract from the many noble and selfless corporal works of mercy Mother Teresa performed but at the same time he does not hesitate to expose that many of her beliefs and teachings run directly contrary to those of the Catholic Church.In essence, Mr. Zima is performing the role of the Devil's Advocate.While it is understandable that the very admirable corporal works of mercy which Mother Teresa performed throughout her life make Catholics eager to have her declared a saint, Mr. Zima is simply trying to remind us that the canonization process requires careful scrutiny of all of the candidate's words and actions to ensure that they are faithful to the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.Mother Teresa's cause can only be helped by an open and honest evaluation of the points raised by Mr. Zima.To dismiss or brush aside Mr. Zima's arguments in a rush to canonization would destroy the integrity of the canonization process.I would highly recommend this book for all faithful Catholics.

Never Before: A Catholic Critiques Mother Teresa
Pope John Paul II wrote, "Man is no longer convinced that only in truth can he find salvation." Charitable acts and sincerity alone can not make a saint. The Church insists on her saints being unshakingly faithful to the ancient and constant teachings of the Catholic Faith. Mark Zima contrasts the repeated sayings and practices of Mother Teresa with teachings of the Popes, quotes from Sacred Scripture,and teachings of the saints. His book proves that Mother Teresa did not staunchly defend the Catholic Faith. Instead, she believed that truth is relative and that all religions are pleasing to God. ... Read more

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More than one hundred black-and-white photographs and an insightful text combine with personal letters, documents, and interviews to capture the remarkable life, work, and beliefs of this powerful woman. $25,000 ad/promo. Tour. ... Read more

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Without Distinction Of Cast And Creed�
Mother Teresa was one of the most remarkable people to have lived, and the only source of hope and happiness for those she and the Sisters of her order cared for. She lived in the 20th Century so her work is known, her actions are fact. She is not subject to the passing of centuries and the romanticizing, and embellishing, that time and lack of knowledge allows.

She was an internationally powerful woman who lived among the poorest and powerless of people. She could summon help from heads of state with a phone call, lecture them on policies she believed were morally wrong when she was their guest, and then return to those no one else would help, touch, or even notice.

While most talk about what should be done she did what she believed was her responsibility every moment of her life. She cared for those who needed care unconditionally, and it is this that causes me to place her above the others. There was no we and they, no us and their, for her there were only people who needed care.

She was Catholic, I say so what. To categorize her with any confining label is to insult her and her life's work. She did not offer her care based upon religion, or a person's view of their God. She was criticized by The Roman Catholic Church for not converting those she helped, for not seeing that more of those that no one else cared about were baptized.

The dandified occupants of The Vatican whose custom tailored frocks would feed hundreds of people were concerned with what was and is of no value, they still pompously howl at the moon that their religion is the only true way. While they were offering a jeweled ring to be kissed, The Mother was caring for a Leper, or for one who was dying, for she believed no one should die alone.

One of my favorite stories...

One of her buildings was near a shrine, and the Monks wanted her and her inconvenient destitute patients evicted. They wanted nothing to do with leprosy, death, and reality. They brought the appropriate Magistrate to tell The Mother she would have to move. They entered the building and located The Mother tending to a patient. There was a pause, and the Magistrate announced that when the Monks were prepared to do her work, he would ask her to leave. At the time of the visit The Mother was using tweezers to remove live maggots from the face of a person brought in off the street. The fact that no Monk stepped forward is no surprise; the fact that eventually more than one of those same Monks died in her care is the most perfect of ironies, and a great tribute to this woman. Health and well-being bring arrogance. When death approached they sought The Mother's care. There was no doubt she would provide it, she was free from hypocrisy.

Mr. Navin Chawla has written eloquently about this wonder of a person before, and this time his words are complimented by the exceptional photography of Mr. Raghu Rai. There are many books about Mother Teresa, and even more that she wrote herself. If you buy only one, this volume gives you her words, the words of her biographer, and the pictures of a very talented photographer.

This woman was more important than a given named faith, she did not give her life to the helping of Catholics, she helped anyone who needed her WITHOUT DISTINCTION. She did not qualify her love, classify those deserving of her time, or impose her beliefs on those that needed her.

She represented and represents all that a human can be, and how absurd it is to label a given faith, or hold it above that of another. She transcended all religious boundaries, did so without distinction, and her actions were beyond any reproach.

She was a woman of faith who offered the world a reason to still believe that hope actually meant something, and unconditional love exists. If History is any indication we will learn little from her, from this gift that was given to all. We will continue to divide into groups, argue about theological minutiae to which there are no absolute truths. And we will continue to slaughter using religion as justification, whether we are the killers or the victims.

I hope I am wrong, I fear I am not.

Spiritually Captivating In The Deepest Sense.
Faith & Compassion: The Life & Work of Mother Teresa by Raghu Rai & Navin Chawla is a MUST for for the soul seeking! Truly this is the most captivating book I have experienced amongst all of the numerous bookson Mother Teresa.The author's articulate biography, along with powerfulblack & white photography, seizing the endless moments of compassionand love that go on daily at the Missionaries of Charity, are literally Godsend.The book truly reminds ourselves how much love we are so muchcapable of giving to one another and to count our blessings, not ourworries.I highly recommend anyone to buy this book because it is what anysoul needs: a reminder to come back to where home is: love in God.

A most inspiring book on THE most inspiring woman I know.
This book has made me realize that it IS possible to live a life ofselfless service to God - even TODAY!Mother Teresa has proved it.Thephotographs themselves tell the story beautifully but the narrative is goodin it's own right. If you are searching for a book to help you find yourreason for being, the way to have a closer relationship with God, or theway to true happiness, I believe you won't be disappointed.May God bless

A must have!
This emotionally moving tribute combines beautiful photography with intriging facts about a modern-day saint in our time. ... Read more

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SMark arrives in a village near Madras to try and find his wife. He does not understand what has driven her to abandon her young son. Jane cannot explain why she needed to escape or how she ended up looking after children in India or what is in the bag she's been holding on to. It is hot, dusty and poor, and a long way from their comfortable life in London.

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A biography of Mother Teresa, a nun working in Calcutta, India, who has dedicated her life to doing what she could to help those who suffered from loneliness or poverty. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. ... Read more

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This is a powerful portrait on one of the most beloved women of all time, a fascinating blend of biographical detail and spiritual wisdom. Throughout the book, Mother Teresa inspires readers to offer up their own lives to God, to work for peace, and to reach out with love and compassion to others. This book bears undisputable testimony to the invincibility of a single soul wholly dedicated to God. ... Read more

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A Heart-Captivating Devotion to God
"If we want to be able to love, we must pray! Prayer will give us a clean heart, and a clean heart can see God. If we see God, immediately God's love works in us. And we need to love not with words, but with deeds!" ~ Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was such an incredible human being that it is difficult to read her words without being close to tears. There is such beauty in her thoughts and in her desire to take care of anyone who is in need.

This book is a collection of Mother Teresa's thoughts organized according to categories like love, prayer and sacrifice. As you read this book you will realize why she was such an inspiration to millions.

While she chose a life of poverty all her needs were taken care of and more. Her life of service also brought her such wisdom, which is shared in the pages of "A Life For God." Reading this book can only make you a better person spiritually.

Before I read this book I knew Mother Teresa worked with the poor in India but what I didn't realize was that she inspired people to take action and create homes for the poor all over the world. What an incredible joy this must have brought her throughout her life. There is something so magnificent about the way she viewed the world. By reading Mother Teresa's words your life will change!

What I especially enjoyed about this book was the interview questions and answers. They truly gave insights into why Mother Teresa wanted to help the poor. Throughout this book you will find hundreds of reasons to follow in her footsteps. Her thoughts about abortion are also sobering. What love to offer to take in any child that was unwanted.

If we could all have even an ounce of the confidence she had this world would be a better place. She trusted God completely to work miracles so she could look after the poor. There was never a day when she had to turn away anyone who was in need.

"If our poor die of hunger, it is not because God does not care for them. Rather, it is because neither you nor I are generous enough." ~ Mother Teresa

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Mother Teresa tells the inspiring story of the most revered and loved woman of our times. Born in Albania in 1910, Mother Teresa joined the Missionary Sisters of Loreto and was sent to India to teach in a high school. In Calcutta she saw the staggering poverty, disease and misery of the poor often left to die in the streets. Mother Teresa felt called by God to live among these outcasts to nurse and care for them and enable them to die in dignity.

Elaine Murray Stone tells the incredible story of how God blessed the Missionaries of Charity, which Mother founded, and how their work spread around the world. Young and old will find this moving account of these heroic women living the Gospel a source of deeper faith, hope and Christian commitment. ... Read more

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My flight with Mother Teresa.
I was the flight attendant on that flight with Mother Teresa.It has been thirty years now and I still carry her signed picture with me everywhere I go.It is my most precious possession and Dr. Stone relates the story perfectly.I am now beginning my 45th year as a flight attendant and I know I will never meet anyone like Mother Teresa again...at least not here on earth, that is.Thank you Dr. Stone.D. Leeming

A great learning experience
The material is very moving and deep seated.I am not a deeply religious person, but this book has touched me.Elaine Stone presented facts about Mother Theresa of which the average person has no knowledge.I thoroughlyenjoyed it.Virginia S. King, secretary NLAPW Inc, Cape Canaveral Branch

Elaine Murray Stone has a rare ability to bring Teresa alive
Elaine Murray Stone has the rare ability of bringing our saints and heroes to life.It is good to see her "Mother Teresa" living vividly in her pages, and so soon after that great saint's death.Perhaps we needed aprincess and a saint, and how extra-ordinary that they died the same week.But Elaine Stone writes not about a dead saint, but a vibrantly living one,and in a style suited for both student and teacher.This is a beautifullycrafted biography, and a needed one.It will be around for a long time.Madeliene L'Engle Newberry Award author

Dr. Stone's book does much to lead her readers to the saint
Dr. Stone's book does much to lead her readers to come and know the Mother Teresa of these qualities; a holiness that was rooted in joy, humility that was rooted in an openness to all God asks of her, and a humor that neverallowed her to take herself too seriously. This book leads us through thejourney of Mother Teresa's life when the dream of the young girl to be amissionary folds into "the pencil in God's hand" that comes towrite God's loving signature on the minds and hearts of millions throughoutmuch of the twentyth century. Father Michael Mannion, former chaplain ofthe Catholic University, Washington, D. C. ... Read more

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On August 26, 1910, a baby girl was born in Albania. Her parents named her Agnes. When she entered the service of the Lord in 1928, she chose the nameToday, the world calls her Mother-Mother Teresa a model of love and virtue for our times. In this biography, we see the development of a child named Agnes into a modern saint who has inspired millions with her tireless work on behalf of the poor the desperate and the dispossessed. ... Read more

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Mother Teresa
The book is a collection of interviews, letters, ect.. It gives a very good insight the Mother Teresa. ... Read more

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Introduce young readers to great historical figures! Learn about major life events, from childhood to adult years. A time line in each book captures important details, one event at a time, culminating in a complete summary on the final page. ... Read more

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A nice, easy to read and understand book
This book is part of the First Biographies series of biographies for young readers. This charming little book is laid out in the form of a timeline, running across the bottoms of the pages. The timeline gives the dates of the highlights in Mother Teresa's life, with each two pages having a picture, and some large-sized (and easy-to-read) text. At the end is a glossary of "Words to Know," other recommended books on Mother Teresa, and some web-sites to visit.

This is a nice, easy to read and understand book for your young reader. If there is a little someone that you wish to introduce Mother Teresa to do, then you must get this book! ... Read more

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Describes the work of Mother Teresa with the poor of India and how she came to devote her life to bringing not just goods and services to those in need, but also love. ... Read more

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Inspiring Story
The autobiographical account presented here was found among her papers after her death. During her eight years in the United States and Canada, Mother established with intense energy and effort, eighteen St. Joseph Homes for the children of the poor and for the elderly in need. -from book's flyleaf. ... Read more