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Dec 6, 2007

>> Compassion...to suffer...joyful participation in the sorrows of the world...Bhuddist's Proverb. Nakhone K., Los Angeles, California USA

Dec 1, 2007

>> Compassion is such a deep word and Mother Teresa was pretty deep so I think it fits her well. Krissy Y., Mcminnville, Oregon USA

Nov 29, 2007

>> Compassion is truly a very special quality that any person should have. It makes your life more caring and you learn the real meaning of life! Abbie, Oregon, USA

Nov 20, 2007

>> Mother Theresa is my idol. She IS the word LOVE. Christine Q., Fresno, California USA

Nov 18, 2007

>> I am not Catholic, but I feel that Mother Teresa was a true saint and a role model for us all. Melanie H., California, USA

Nov 15, 2007

>> This woman has seriously touched my heart. I will love her just as I will love my children. Caleb M., McMinnville, Oregon USA

Nov 13, 2007

>> All I was doing was a report and it was about compassion and I was touched...it was so...so...compassionate!!! Krissy Y., McMinnville, Oregon USA

Nov 8, 2007

>> oh my, what a woman! Very inspiring. Caleb M., McMinnville, Oregon USA

Nov 7, 2007

>> I love Mother Teresa, she did so much to help to others when NO ONE else would. Please everyone use her as an example, of what is right and what NEEDS to be done. May you be blessed Mother Teresa, just as you have blessed us. Megan S., McMinnville, Oregon USA

Oct 20, 2007

>> This web site consists of very enlightening proverbs which should be read by all. I hope the precious thoughts of Mother Teresa reach every corner of the World. Abhishek M., India

Sep 30, 2007

>> One of my favorite qoutes from Mother Teresa is, "Kind words are simple and easy to speak yet they last forever" What an amazing role model to the world. I'm so glad I was named after her 51 years ago. Tess T.,

Sep 12, 2007

>> lifting up the Passion.. Pratik A., Kathmandu, Nepal

Jul 13, 2007

>> Compassion and such humility. In her own words, "I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much." Just seeing her face makes me trust in compassion. Marie S., Fort Drum, NY

Jun 18, 2007

>> The greatest gift of all... compassion! Robin M, Washington, DC

Jun 10, 2007

>> I read every one of these and I cried - not for them but for myself. Today I become a better person. Mike P, Edmonton, Alberta

May 15, 2007

>> The life and services offered by Mother Teresa to humanity has taught me the lessons of living a life of love and compassion to those who are in need. Rowland Y.G., Jos, Nigeria

Mar 23, 2007

>> I love it. It is truly a great gift to possess true charity and be compassionate. PaolaF, OCCHC

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Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910 and trained to become a nun starting at age 18. After finishing her training, she took her vows and became Sister Teresa. From 1931 to 1948, she taught at St. Mary's High School in Calcutta, becoming Mother Teresa in 1937 after taking her Final Procession of Vows. However, her life changed when she was on a train ride to her annual retreat in 1946. During the ride, Mother Teresa said she received a calling from God to "serve him among the poorest of the poor."

With permission from the Catholic Church, Mother Teresa began her own order, The Missionaries of Charity, to serve the poorest people in Calcutta. At first, she taught school in the street. Eventually, she opened shelters to help the dying, lepers and orphans. In 1979, Mother Teresa was given the Nobel Peace Prize. When she received the Nobel Prize, she was dressed in the same trademark sari she wore in the streets and convinced the committee to cancel a dinner in her honor, using the money instead to "feed 400 poor children for a year in India." Her description of the mission of The Missionaries of Charity when accepting the peace prize was: "to care for the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers, all those people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society, people that have become a burden to the society and are shunned by everyone."

Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997 after a lifetime of service and love to the "poorest of the poor."