Book Description A treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections, one for each day of the year, from one of the most revered figures of our time. The provocative ideas and touching insights found in The Joy in Loving spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own remarkable life. She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother Teresa emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--unconditionally and absolutely. Synopsis An anchor of conscience and one of the most revered figures of our age, Mother Teresa's treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections prove a constant source of guidance, comfort and peace. Her words "Let us do something beautiful for God" are a clarion call to action and an inspirational message of hope. --This text refers to the audio cassette edition of this title Synopsis This treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections, one for each day of the year, has been assembled from the writings, prayers, and speeches of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title Synopsis Drawing on more than 70 years of selfless service to the poor, Mother Teresa discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--absolutely and unconditionally. Includes a facsimile handwritten message of hope from Mother Teresa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title About the Author Agnes Bojaxhiu, or Mother Teresa as the world has come to know her, was born in 1910 in Yugoslavia. In 1931 she arrived in India, where she took religious vows and started the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity, which has expanded to include more than 600 Homes in 136 countries. She was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa died in 1997. From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.
Synopsis An anchor of conscience and one of the most revered figures of our age, Mother Teresa's treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections prove a constant source of guidance, comfort and peace. Her words "Let us do something beautiful for God" are a clarion call to action and an inspirational message of hope. --This text refers to the audio cassette edition of this title Synopsis This treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections, one for each day of the year, has been assembled from the writings, prayers, and speeches of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title Synopsis Drawing on more than 70 years of selfless service to the poor, Mother Teresa discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--absolutely and unconditionally. Includes a facsimile handwritten message of hope from Mother Teresa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title About the Author Agnes Bojaxhiu, or Mother Teresa as the world has come to know her, was born in 1910 in Yugoslavia. In 1931 she arrived in India, where she took religious vows and started the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity, which has expanded to include more than 600 Homes in 136 countries. She was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa died in 1997. From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.
Synopsis This treasury of meditations, prayers, and reflections, one for each day of the year, has been assembled from the writings, prayers, and speeches of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title Synopsis Drawing on more than 70 years of selfless service to the poor, Mother Teresa discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--absolutely and unconditionally. Includes a facsimile handwritten message of hope from Mother Teresa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title About the Author Agnes Bojaxhiu, or Mother Teresa as the world has come to know her, was born in 1910 in Yugoslavia. In 1931 she arrived in India, where she took religious vows and started the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity, which has expanded to include more than 600 Homes in 136 countries. She was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa died in 1997. From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.
Synopsis Drawing on more than 70 years of selfless service to the poor, Mother Teresa discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--absolutely and unconditionally. Includes a facsimile handwritten message of hope from Mother Teresa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title About the Author Agnes Bojaxhiu, or Mother Teresa as the world has come to know her, was born in 1910 in Yugoslavia. In 1931 she arrived in India, where she took religious vows and started the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity, which has expanded to include more than 600 Homes in 136 countries. She was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa died in 1997. From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.
About the Author Agnes Bojaxhiu, or Mother Teresa as the world has come to know her, was born in 1910 in Yugoslavia. In 1931 she arrived in India, where she took religious vows and started the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity, which has expanded to include more than 600 Homes in 136 countries. She was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa died in 1997. From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.
From The PublisherThe ideas and insights to be found in these pages spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own life: She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love - unconditionally and absolutely. For all those who seek to find meaning and fulfillment in life, The Joy in Loving will prove a constant source of guidance, comfort, and peace.