YEAR OF MERCY MONTHLY EMAIL | August 2016 | VOL 8

"The cry of Jesus on the cross, 'I thirst' (Jn 19:28), expressing the depth of God's longing for man, penetrated Mother Teresa's soul and found fertile soil in her heart."
Pope John Paul II
October 2003

Mother Teresa:
A Holy Life

Mother Teresa was always her own person, startlingly independent, obedient, yet challenging some preconceived notions and expectations. Her own life story includes many illustrations of her willingness to follow her own conscience, even when it seemed to contradict what was expected.

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A Saint Who Conquered Darkness

Mother Teresa's letters revealed that she had been afflicted with a deep sense of God's absence for the last half-century of her life. Such was her unflagging dedication to the work she'd undertaken for God that most of the world was completely unsuspecting of her spiritual darkness.

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Four Holy Teresas

Thérèse of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, and Mother Teresa—all lively, determined women with an abundance of common sense. Gina Loehr focuses on how each of these women lived out one particular aspect of the command to love God with heart, mind, and soul. Each chapter includes points for reflection and practical tips on how to imitate these holy Teresas.

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