'In Yemen, which is entirely a Muslim country, I asked one of the rich people to build a Masjid there. People needed a place to pray, I said to him. They are all Muslim brothers and sisters. They need to have a place where they can meet God.'
'Overcome the finite with the infinite. Christ has created you because He wanted you. I know what you feel – terrible longing, with dark emptiness – and yet, He is the one in love with you. I do not know if you have seen these few lines before, but they fill and empty me: ‘My… Continue reading Mother Teresa’s ‘The Joy In Loving’ June 15
'The essential thing is not what we say, but what God says to us and through us. All our words will be useless unless they come from within. Why not try and hold your tongue? You know what you can do but you do not know how much the other can bear.’
'We are warriors ready to fight for those that haven’t any, we’re here to protect the children and the elderly, we gather our strength, love and compassion from God with our prayers of thanks and praise, this is the love light we are meant to carry to everybody on our way and with enough of… Continue reading Quote #43
'None of us, I am sure knows what is the pain of hunger, but one day I learned it from a little child. I found the child in the street and I saw in her face that terrible hunger that I have seen in many eyes. Without questioning her I gave her a piece of… Continue reading Mother Teresa’s ‘ The Joy In Loving’ June 13
'Have you ever gone to help any charitable organization in your own country? If you have never gone, I think you should not miss such an opportunity in life. It gives you the experience of sheer joy and fulfillment. You will get in touch with Christ as you would nowhere else.’
Write a story or poem using the three-word prompt. Be creative and have fun writing! I’m looking forward to reading how you use the three words together. Please link your response to this post or add your link to the comments below, so others can view. … Continue reading Daily Three-Word Prompt #55
'Our work should not be superficial but deep. We must reach the heart. To reach the heart we must do – love is proved in deeds. People are attracted more by what they see than by what they hear. If people wish to help, let them come and see – the reality is more attractive… Continue reading Mother Teresa’s ‘The Joy In Loving’ June 11
'If I was told, you may only stay here and work for the poor if you give up your faith, your religion, which would I choose? My religion nobody can take from me, and therefore they cannot refuse it, they cannot take it from me. This is something within me. If there is no alternative… Continue reading Mother Teresa’s ‘The Joy In Loving’ June 10
