Some revealing private writings of Mother Teresa. The book had me hooked to it till the end.
A neat compilation of some of Mother Teresa's letters, replies to them and diary pages - the book gives a glimpse of the humility , faith and belief that made it possible for Mother Teresa to do what she did and attracted so many people to her. Jesus' words in St.Matthew's gospel, "whatever you did to the least... you did it to me " were a rock on which her convictions were built.
Some excerpts from the book :
I made a vow to God,binding under the pain of mortal sin, to give to God anything that he may ask, 'Not to refuse Him anything'.
Our spiritual life must remain simple- so as to be able to understand the mind of our poor.
The complete trust in divine providence for everything, even for her spiritual needs, was a hallmark of her life.
" A hearty 'Yes' to God and a big smile for all"
" I must have been so very full of self all these years - since God is taking so long to empty me- I hope one day when I am fully empty He comes "
Words printed on a small card that she used to distribute :
" The fruit of silence is prayer,
The fruit of prayer is faith,
The fruit of faith is love,
The fruit of love is service,
The fruit of service is peace "
