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St. Teresa of Calcutta
Mother of the Poor
Feast Day: September 5❖
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Ask intercession — light a candleLife & Legacy
St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly known as Mother Teresa, founded the Missionaries of Charity and dedicated her life to serving Jesus by caring for the poorest of the poor. Despite experiencing a profound spiritual darkness for much of her life, she continued to serve with joy and love. Her work in the slums of Calcutta brought worldwide attention to the plight of the poor and the power of compassionate service.
Birth
August 26, 1910
Death
September 5, 1997
Birthplace
Skopje, North Macedonia
Canonization
September 4, 2016
Patron Of
PoorSickOutcastsWorld Youth Day
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Notable Quotes
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
“Peace begins with a smile.”
Notable Miracles
- Healing of Monica Besra
- Healing of Marcilio Andrino
- Multiple Documented Healings
Associated Prayers
- Prayer for the Poor
- Prayer for Compassion
- Prayer for Charity
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