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Mother teresa became known to the world for her selfless work with the poorest of the poor in calcutta, india. Mother teresa, in my own words by mother teresa of. One could quickly gobble up the book in an afternoon but i choose to make it a slow read and ponder mother teresas words. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The messages in this lovely collectiondirected at coworkers, sisters, and others eager to. As her own mother had counseled, she was trying to do good quietly.

Jesus is my all in all follows the roman catholic novena format. Mother teresa by mother teresa, na, hardcover barnes. She was living proof that one person, filled with love, purpose and determination, really can make a difference can, in fact, touch the entire world. Jose luis gonzalezbalado collection of quotations, stories, and prayers by mother teresa on the poor, the dying, the suffering, and the doubting. In my own words hardcover large print, july 1, 1996. Mother teresa, in my own words book by mother teresa of.

In her years of work, mother teresa has brought god to millions in places of darkness. Though mother teresas words may be spare, her good deeds are abundant. Come be my light, and no greater love, and more on. In her own words this audio book is such a blessing for us to hear the words and lessons of a saint from the saint herself. Jose luis gonzalezbalado is a spanish journalist and author of books on pope john xxiii, pope john paul ii, and dom helder camara. Mother teresas relationship with god and her commitment to those she servedthe poorest of the pooris here powerfully explored in her own words. The quotes, stories, and prayers in this book are hers. The book then is divided into chapters based on theme such as. This collection of mother teresas own words was compiled by a journalist who knew her personally. One could quickly gobble up the book in an afternoon but i choose to make it a. Theyre arranged within several categories, including holiness, generosity, and life and death. There is so much truth to what mother teresa has to say, and she gets her mesage across in a ay that words cannot even describe.

For millions of people around the world, mother teresa stood as the ultimate example of belief and faith in action. Jose luis gonzalezbalado is a spanish journalist and author of books on pope john xxiii, pope john paul ii, and dom helder. Of late, mother teresas name has been mired in controversy in india and uk in 90s. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

Oct 01, 1996 after watching mother teresa of calcutta. In my own wordsis a timeless testament to the power of her words. Holiness, prayer, christ in the poor, mary, virtues, suffering, smiles, loneliness and her mission among many others. Taken largely from her private lessons to her sisters, published here for the first time, where there is love, there is god unveils her extraordinary faith in and surrender to gods will. Mother teresa s most popular book is no greater love. From the publisher revered and loved throughout the world, mother teresas work among the poor. The collection of quotes, stories, and prayers in this book are all her own words and experiences.

Mother teresa, in my own words 1997 edition open library. In my own words is a timeless testament to the power of her words. This beautiful gift book of mother teresas writings is a powerful portrait of one of the most beloved women of all time, told in her own words, filled with a fascinating blend of daily life experiences, prayers, and spiritual wisdom. This book is full of quotes on family, peace love, smiles, and many other topics from mother teresa. Of late, mother teresa s name has been mired in controversy in india and uk in 90s. Each of the landmarks of mother teresas lifechildhood in albania, departure as a young woman for the slums of india, establishment of the sisters of charity, receipt of the nobel peace prizereceives a glancing look. The quotes are practical and spiritual, like the saint herself. My hero recommends this book to readers of all age groups. Pdf mother teresa in my own words download full pdf book. Mother teresas meditations on spiritual life for people of all faiths by author mother teresa published on november, 2009.

The book begins with a short biography and introduction to this selfless woman. Here are the same quotes, stories, and prayers that helped strengthen and inspire the poor, the dying, the suffering, and the doubting who she met during her lifetime, and that will continue to strengthen and inspire all. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She was born in skopje modern macedonia, then part of the kosovo vilayet in the ottoman empire. One could quickly gobble up the book in an afternoon but i choose to make it a slow read and ponder mother teresa s words. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Mother teresa, in my own words by saint mother teresa, 1997. Mother teresa, in my own words test midbook test easy. In this book mother teresa directs us toward a closer union with god and shining the light of his love on others. In april 1961 mother teresa wrote to joseph neuner, s. Mother teresa has 4 books on goodreads with 25866 ratings.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mondays top ebooks mother teresa books, mother teresa. In my own words by mother teresa of calcutta 1996, hardcover, large type at the best online prices at ebay. Mother teresa, in my own words by saint mother teresa, 1997, liquori publications edition, in english. See all books authored by mother teresa, including mother teresa. Published to coincide with pope franciss year of mercy and the vaticans canonization of mother teresa, this new book of unpublished material by a humble yet remarkable woman of faith whose influence is felt as deeply today as it was when she was. Some accuse that she was a fanatic missionary and her sole aim was to convert people.

She is humorous, yet she still stay true to her ethics. Mother teresa rose to global prominence and her efforts led to her being awarded the nobel peace prize. Few trivia that you can learn about our living saint. She passes down to us her vocation to serve the poorest of the poor and to surrender to gods will in faith. Some accuse that facilities provided by her were unhygenicdangerous.

In this book, there are many quotations from mother teresa. All of them are meaningful and they are all about loving and caring others. Come be my light would be a much more complete and indepth book on this probable saint, that one is also a much heavier read. The road to sainthood seems daunting but god calls us all to be saints.

Since its inception in 1950, her order, the missionaries of charity, and its 400,000 sisters have opened more than 500 centers around the world to help the dying and destitute. Pdf mother teresa in my own words download full pdf. But they seem almost incidental to her, however, as do most mundane concerns. Mother teresa did not write her own books or articles. Come be my light would be a much more complete and in depth book on this probable saint, that one is also a much heavier read. We are going to focus our april sticky books on books that are solely focused on quotes.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The legendary mother teresas work forand amongthe poor has become. Come be my light by mother teresa in chm, djvu, rtf download ebook. In my own words by mother teresa of calcutta 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at. Here are the same quotes, stories, and prayers that helped strengthen and inspire the poor, the dying, the suffering, and the doubting who she met during her lifetime, and that will continue to strengthen and inspire all who read them. In my own words jose luis gonzalezbalado 0764802003 9780764802003 the collection of quotes, stories, and prayers in this book are all her own words and experiences. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The editor of the book speculates that this was because mother teresa was so focused on the activity that. The postulator for mother teresas cause for sainthood, father brian kolodiejchuk, has culled some of her most stirring words into a powerful book that her admirers will treasure. Here are words to live by and spiritual wisdom for all people from all walks. In my own words is a compilation of stories and aphorisms from the famed late 20th century nun, mother teresa, widely known for her extraordinary efforts to help the poor in calcutta, india. Jose luis gonzalezbalado mother teresas work forand amongthe poor has become the yardstick by which the entire world measures compassion, generosity, and selflessness.

Experience the same spiritfilled words that mother teresa shared with the poor, the dying, the hurting, and the skeptical. In my own words by mother teresa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mother teresa in my own words and millions of other books are available for instant access. Taken primarily from the lessons she gave her sisters, these words from her own voice speak to us today. This book, in my own words, is much more easily digested and serves as both a good introduction to this saintly life, and as a source of pithy pearls of wisdom in readily grasped and. While it is not quite april, we are nearly there and spring is arriving here in portland. The author tells us little about this saintly woman except that mother teresa.

Chicago suntimes no greater love is a passionate testament to mother teresa s deep hope and abiding faith in god and the worldthrough her own words, this book celebrates the life and work of one of the great humanitarians of our time. Born in 1910 in skopje, now the capital of macedonia, mother teresa began her novitiate in india in 1928. Mother teresa, in my own words has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Mother teresa audio books, best sellers, author bio. Skoplje, albania in 1937, agnes professed permanent vows and took the name, teresa. Her undying faith and concern of the human spirit is reflected in these passages. Mother teresa 26 august 1910 5 september 1997 also known as blessed teresa of calcutta, mc, was an albanian roman catholic religious sister and missionary.