Mother Teresa - Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light

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If I ever become a Saint — I surely be one of "darkness". I will continually be absent from Heaven — to light the light of those in darkness on earth.

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If only one little unhappy child is made happy with the love of Jesus,...will it not be worth...giving all for that?

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I can do only one thing, like a little dog follow closely the Master's footsteps. Pray that I be a cheerful dog.

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Our poor people are great people, a very lovable people, They don't need our pity and sympathy. They need our understanding love and they need our respect. We need to tell the poor that they are somebody to us that they, too, have been created, by the same loving hand of God, to love and be loved.

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It often happens that those who spend their time giving light to others, remain in darkness themselves.

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People are hungry for God. What [a] terrible meeting [it] would be with our neighbour if we give them only ourselves.

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Don't look for big things, just do small things with great love.... The smaller the thing, the greater must be our love.

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Often I wonder what does really God get from me in this state — no faith, no love — not even in feelings. The other day I can't tell you how bad I felt. — There was a moment when I nearly refused to accept. — Deliberately I took the Rosary and very slowly and without even meditating or thinking – I said it slowly and calmly. The moment passed — but the darkness is so dark, and the pain is so painful. – But I accept whatever He gives and I give whatever He takes. People say they are drawn closer to God — seeing my strong faith. – is this not deceiving people? Every time I have wanted to tell the truth – that I have no faith – the words just do not come – my mouth remains closed. – And yet I still keep on smiling at God and all.

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What do I labour for? If there be no God—there can be no soul.—If there is no soul then Jesus—You also are not true... Jesus don't let my soul be deceived—nor let me deceive anyone. In the call You said that I would have to suffer much.—Ten years—my Jesus, You have done to me according to Your will—and Jesus hear my prayer—if this pleases You—if my pain and suffering—my darkness and separation gives You a drop of consolation—my own Jesus, do with me as You wish—as long as You wish, without a single glance at my feelings and pain... I beg of You only one thing—please do not take the trouble to return soon.—I am ready to wait for You for all eternity.

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Jesus wants me to tell you again...how much is the love He has for each one of you-beyond all what you can imagine...Not only He loves you, even more—He longs for you. He misses you when you don't come close. He thirsts for you. He loves you always, even when you don't feel worthy...

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To be able to proclaim the Good News to the poor we must know what is poverty.

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I heard the call to give up all and follow Christ into the slums to serve Him among the poorest of the poor. It was an order.

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O God, how easily I make them happy! Give me strength to be always the light of their lives and so lead them to You!

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