Mother Teresa: In My Own Words

This book was a great way to escape from all of the novels about murder and World War II that I have been reading. It puts the focus of life on Jesus. I am glad that I read it for Lent. The book contains many short quotes from Mother Teresa. It is quick to read, but thought provoking. I am sure that I will read it again.

I, like many others I'm sure, feel that Mother Teresa was a great person. This book is full of quotes from her. It is awe-inspiring to me that she did such great things and was as humble about what she was doing as she was.

While reading these quotes I was struck by how simple the things she said truly were, yet in their simplicity lies their magnitude. She wasn't helping the poor because it made her a better person, she was helping the poor because it was what she was needed to do to strengthen her relationship with Jesus. Many times she mentions that she helps the poor because the poor are Jesus, and by helping them she is helping Jesus.

Reading these quotes from her was quite touching. I hope that by listening to the message that she show more was conveying that I can become a better person. show less

It was nice to peak a little bit into who Mother Teresa was simply by reading some of the things she said.

Here are my favorites:

"Prayer does not demand that we interrupt our work, but that we continue working as if it were a prayer."

"Do not be afraid of loving to the point of sacrifice, until it hurts. Jesus' love for us led him to his death."

"God does not demand that I be successful. God demands that I be faithful. When facing God, results are not important. Faithfulness is what is important."

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.

Mother Teresas pure simplicity comes through in this book. You won't have to ask why we are all responsible for helping our brothers and sisters after you read this book.

I have read everything from Herodotus to Stephen King, from Mark Helprin to Victor Hugo and every thing in between. This is unequivocally the BEST book I have ever read. I am on my third read. Simply put, it is a roadmap to life.

This is not a memoir, which of course is what I thought it would be. Instead, it is Mother Teresa's thoughts in a format that is conducive to daily meditations.
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