Review: The Life and Prayers of Mother Teresa
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2013
What a great book; easy to rate five stars!! Most everyone Catholic or not have heard of Mother Teresa and her Sisters who provide work for the poor, homeless, those who are considered outcasts; Mother Teresa's goal was to bring dignity and see Jesus in each and every person. It is a very easy read;I read in an evening because I couldn't put it down!Mother Teresa was born of good parents; she had a sister and brother. Her Father was a merchant who traveled; he made enough money that her parents were able to feed the poor. When her Father returned home from a trip he fell ill and died at the age of 45 (possibly poisoned by the Liberals) which left her devoured Mother to care for the children. she took in work and managed to feed her children and continue to feed those in hunger. In my opinion this is where Mother Teresa's call began to help the poor.In her early age she went to The Sister's of Loreto where she received her education. in time she felt her call within a call to help the poor and ill the outcast as lepers and aids victims.  Several of her Sisters joined her and one rule she had was to live like the poor. clothes were washed in buckets. they ate enough to keep them strong enough to service the poor and ill. contributions were used to help others not for her Community. Their habits look as they do because when Mother Teresa left Loreto Sisters it was the cheapest to buy.She  also had Sisters who stayed in Contemplative prayer as she knew prayer was essential to God's work.Mother Teresa as many Saints to proceed in her works had difficulty with some spiritual directors especially in Rome. I find this in the work of our most well known Saints! Mother also had many health issues and "darkness" (absence of Jesus) was in her life as well.  However, she put on the smile of joy doing all for our Lord!For a short book it is packed with many other details. she was known as the most well known above many others who were awarded The Nobel Peace Award.Her community at her death was at 4,000 with many stationed all over the world.  It continues to grow even now after her death.I think this taught me the value of morning prayer, living simply, and listening to what Jesus desires of us. It's really the key to "happiness"!!!Wyatt does a beautiful job telling us about our Saints and if you are not satisfied he guarantees satisfaction so one loses nothing! Trust me!! I missed a free book once and rated a one; I think I had a letter within 24 hours and the book I missed. I have been hooked on the Saint's books ever since because they "teach" me.Read this you will not be sorry!~~  Fr. Benedict Groeschel worked with her briefly and when he thought he couldn't do something she showed him he could! He told the story at our Carmelite Monastery. Another Saint in the making!!