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 Today, August 26th, marks the 103rd birthday of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. Happy Birthday, Mother Teresa! Mother Teresa's life in Pictures A PICTORIAL TRIBUTE TO BLESSED MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA (1910 - 1997) Official Novena to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Best Pithy Quotes: "When you look at the crucifix you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the sacred host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now." "Like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength." "Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, spirit of prayer, and sacrifice, by an intense inner life." "God still loves the world and He sends you and me to be His love and His compassion to the poor.” "If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive....

Mother Teresa and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Today marks the feast day of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - a beautiful servant of God who is one of our most celebrated mothers. In her own words: “By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” "God still loves the world and He sends you and me to be His love and His compassion to the poor.” Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) Biography Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Peacemaker, Pioneer, Legend Related Posts on Catholic Fire : Words of Wisdom: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta A Brief Meditation from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Blessed Mother Teresa: My Favorite Quotes A PICTORIAL TRIBUTE TO BLESSED MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA (1910 - 1997) Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Do It Anyway Mother Teresa's Reaction to President Clinton's Access to Abortion Clinics Act Recalled by Fr. Pavone Novena to Bles...