Mother Teresa was a woman of power‚ leadership‚ and compassion. Her great deeds in serving the poor has won her many awards‚ such as the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize in the year of 1979 (World Book). Mother Teresa changed the lives of many‚ which includes the rich‚ poor‚ parentless‚ living‚ and dying. Mother Teresa had a vision to serve the poor‚ a strong work ethic as a teacher‚ collaboration skills for working with the Missionaries of Charity‚ and a strong commitment to gospel values. Mother
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Theological Studies 1001 17 March 2015 Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was a brave‚ strong‚ independent woman. She was born in Skopje‚ capital of the Republic of Macedonia on August 27‚1910 and died in Kolkata‚ India on September 5‚1997. Mother Teresa original name was Agnes Gonxha Bojazhiu. Once she became a nun‚ she became know as Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta or Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. Today‚ many call her Mother Teresa (“Blessed Mother Teresa” Encyclopedia Britannica). Agnes was raised by
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millions and millions of people who although had different beliefs overlap within one topic‚ God. Saints are a big part of Christianity. For example‚ in Catholicism saints in some way of another are a symbol of holiness and likeness to the main father‚ God. Saints represent a relationship with the mundane part of religion with combination of the divine part of it. In order for someone to be a saint‚ he or she has to have certain qualities. For example‚ this kind of people have to live a truly holy
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Saint Joshua (Josue) Feast Day: September 1st In Brief: Saint Joshua was the son of Nun and born in the tribe of Ephraim‚ he was Moses’ successor‚ and the commander of the army of Israel in the battle of Amalec‚ he was one of the spies that were sent in to Canaan. Life of Saint Joshua: Joshua means "Jehovah is Savior"; the Greek name for Joshua is Jesus. Saint Joshua was the sun of Nun and was born in Ephraim; he lived to be 110 years old and was buried in the hills of Ephraim‚ north of Mount
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Saint Joseph Saint Joseph was the foster dad of Jesus which made him a saint but he was also know as Joseph of the House of David‚ Joseph the Betrothed‚ and Joseph the Worker is known from the New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in the first century of BC. He settled in Nazareth and lived to be 111 before he died in Nazareth on July 20‚ AD 18. He was a hard-working carpenter with not a lot of money. Even though according to Christian tradition he was not the biological father of Jesus‚ he
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name to Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was dedicated to taking care of the poor and helping the needy and She devoted her life to taking care of the sick and anyone who needed love. Through her compassion and care‚ Mother Theresa had a great and lasting influence on the world around her. After she opened Missionaries of charitys‚15 others opened around the world. All that which is apparent in the book "Mother Teresa‚ A Complete Authorized Biography" by author‚ Kathryn Spink. Mother Teresa made a huge
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Mission of Jesus Mother Teresa of Calcutta is an outstanding witness to the mission of Jesus. Through her life and her words‚ Mother Teresa exemplifies the choice to be a disciple of Jesus and the choice to devote her to the “poorest of the poor.” Like the apostles who responded to the compelling call of Jesus‚ As Jesus walked along the Shore of Lake Galilee‚ he saw two brothers who were fishernen‚ Simon and his brothers Andrew catching
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta was a nun in a covenant in Ireland namely Sisters of Loreto. She started teaching in a school and while she was teaching‚ she felt the calling of God to serve the poorest of the poor. However‚ one of the threats that prevented her from following God’s plan is the permission she had to received from Rome‚ so she could work in the streets of Calcutta. After nearly two years of waiting‚ she finally received her permission and proceeded with God’s plan. When she arrived at her
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shelter. Many people help those living in unhealthy conditions‚ and Mother Teresa was one of them. Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping those around her that were not-so-fortunate‚ and she was the founder of many organizations that helped the poor. Mother Teresa helped those in poverty by inspiring those around her‚ dedicating herself to the poor‚ and was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries Charity. Mother Teresa helped those in poverty by inspiring those around her. Some of the people
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Mother Teresa. Many people know that Mother Teresa was a charity worker‚ but she was so much more. As a religious woman‚ Mother Teresa showed the world that through prayers‚ devotion‚ and selflessness‚ that even in the worst of times that there is still hope. She left a legacy as a hardworking nun. Mother Teresa changed the world by being a devoted missionary leader‚ and left as a saint‚ religious figure‚ and one of the greatest humanitarians of the century. The childhood of Mother Teresa was impactful
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