In Honor of Mother Teresa's Beatification in October 2003

The letters, meditations, lectures, and private prayers collected here reveal Mother Teresa's wisdom, compassion, and abiding faith in God, and offer a glimpse into the heart of the gentle sister of Calcutta. By sharing a taste of Christ's own love with those she served and with us, she has offered inspiration and hope for all.

The provocative ideas and touching insights found in The Joy in Loving spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own remarkable life. She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother Teresa emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on...

The collection of quotes, stories, and prayers in this book are all her own words and experiences. They were compiled from various sources. Her undying faith and concern of the human spirit is reflected in these passages. In her years of work, Mother Teresa has brought God to millions in places of darkness. Let her share her hope, faith, and love with you.

Highlights the essential dimensions of her spiritual message and her path of faithful discipleship.

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa the most accessible, intimate, and inspiring book of her teachings. Thematically arranged to present her revolutionary vision of Christianity in its graceful simplicity, the book features her thoughts on love, generosity, forgiveness, prayer, service, and what it means to be a Christian. A passionate testament to deep hope and abiding faith in God, No Greater Love celebrates the life and work of one of the world s most revered spiritual teachers."

-If I ever become a Saint-I will surely be one of -darkness.- I will continually be absent from Heaven-to light the light of those in darkness on earth.-
-Mother Teresa of Calcutta

During her lifelong service to the poorest of the poor, Mother Teresa became an icon of compassion to people of all religions; her extraordinary contributions to the care of the sick, the dying, and thousands of others nobody else was prepared to look after has been recognized and acclaimed throughout the world. Little is known, however, about her own spiritual heights or her struggles. This...

Durante su servicio de toda la vida a los mas pobres de los pobres, Madre Teresa se convirtio en un icono de compasion para la gente de todas religiones; sus contribuciones extraordinarias para cuidar a los enfermos, los moribundos y los miles de otras personas que nadie mas estaba preparada de proteger han sido reconocidas y alabadas por todo el mundo. Sin embargo, muy poco se sabe de sus cimas o luchas espirituales. Esta coleccion de cartas que ella escribio a sus asesores espirituales durante decadas, cuales casi ninguna se ha hecho publica, arrojan luz en la vida privada de Madre Teresa...