“Mother Teresa will be remembered for her compassionate work with the destitute, the outcast and the dying. Those who followed her work say her legacy goes much deeper than establishing one of the world's most extraordinary and extensive charitable networks”. (Ribadeneira 1) The power of Mother Teresa’s comforting touch changed the lives of many. When Mother Teresa was twelve years old, she first thought about becoming a nun. Six years later, Mother Teresa decided she wanted to pursue her dream, so she got in contact with the Sister of Loreto. According to many sources, Mother Teresa was well on her way to becoming a saint, and her value dedicated to the destitute was extraordinary.
Mother Teresa is almost on her way to becoming a saint. On September 6th, 1997, Mother Teresa died, and Pope John Paul II suggested that she was put on the road to sainthood. As of right now, Mother Teresa is not officially a saint yet. She is only at the beatification stage of sainthood. According to Tom Hundley,
For a person to reach the first stage of sainthood, beatification, there must be one proven posthumous miracle attributed to the candidate. (1)
“Beatification means that Mother Teresa can officially be referred to with the title blessed, signifying the church's recognition of her holiness. Statues and likenesses of her can be placed in churches” (Lyman 1). Mother Teresa was able to save a woman from India who was a peasant from a stomach tumor. According to the church’s investigation, the woman was cured on the first anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death when she prayed before a photograph of the nun and noticed rays of light coming from the pictures eyes, then the next morning, the tumor was gone (Hundley 1). Unfortunately, more than one miracle needs to be determined factual for Mother Teresa’s canonization to be finished. ”Over the years, she received many awards and honors, including honorary degrees from universities ranging from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome to Harvard. She [Mother Teresa]; was also awarded the Jewel of India” (Pace 3). This is the country’s highest civilian award given.
Mother Teresa’s dedication to the destitute was extraordinary. She started working with the poor and in slums of populated communities in 1948. Her love and compassion to the poor was so special. Mother Teresa came to be honored around the world for the compassionate, effective was she set up and oversaw projects to provide care and comfort to the very poor and the very sick, orphans, lepers and the dying.
Her whole life, Diana always strived to do what she could to help those around her through lots of charity work. Two famous quotes of Diana’s are “Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” and “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” about the charity work she did. When Diana died, she left behind a legacy that is still remembered, in our modern society as people still strive to follow in Diana’s footsteps. Princess Diana was a great individual who will always be remembered as one of Britain's greatest members of the royal
...ust perform works of mercy instead of turning someone away to the state or any particular charity. Day also refused to set up foundations because she feared the risk of killing personal contact. This became a struggle because she often didn’t know where the money came from to do the things she needed to do such as put out the paper, make soup, or even pay the rent/heat. The Catholic Worker lived hand to mouth on donations. A group of Catholic historians and scholars recently named Dorothy Day the most important lay Catholic of the 20th century, and Day is currently in the process of being named a saint by the church. She has been called “the most significant, interesting and influential person in the history of American Catholicism” by the Catholic magazine Commonweal. Dorothy Day ultimately left a noble legacy by living out the principles and ethics of Catholicism.
Around the world,, there are those who don’t have access to food, shelter or even clothes. Although most people wouldn't lift a finger to help the situation, the work of Caritas, Oasis and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence has a major impact on the lives of these people and although they may come from different denominations, they still work towards a common goal: helping all those in need. Their work reflects the teachings of the New Testament as well as the Catholic Social teachings, this essay will have a look at how they do that.
Clara Barton is known for bringing the International Red Cross to America and creating the American Red Cross; however, she has done so much addition humanitarian work that few know about. She was revolutionary in the field of education, healthcare, and women’s suffrage. Clara was a great role model for people who cared about others. Her entire life revolved around others even though it wasn’t always easy. She rarely thought about what was right for her. She acted to help the greater good. She is an excellent example of how one person with an idea can make a huge impact in the world. Her actions and ideology continue to impact people today.
Teresa Sánchez Cepeda Davila y Ahumada lived in Avila, Spain where she was born in 1515 and lived during the Reformation until her death at age 67. She was canonized in 1622, forty years after her death. St. Teresa's grandmother was forced to be converted from a Jew into a Christian during the Inquisition. Without her grandmother’s conversion, St. Teresa would never have become a Christian saint. Her parents were Godly people and showed tremendous integrity.
In the writing of The Life of Teresa of Jesus, Teresa argued that her visions of God were real, to both herself and others. Sometimes during the text she doubted, and questioned herself about the truth of her visions. This self-questioning, and the divine nature of her visions, gave proof for her argument. I agree with her position.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. She later considered August 27, the day she was baptized, her "true birthday." Saint Teresa received her first communion at the age of five, and was later confirmed on November of 1916. In her early years, Saint Teresa was fascinated by stories of the lives of missionaries, their services, and contributions to the world. By the age 12, she had become convinced that she should commit herself to a religious life. Saint Teresa left home at the age of 18 to pursue her dream of doing missionary work, and joined the Institute of Blessed Virgin Mary, known as the Sisters of Loreto. On May 24, 1931, she took her first religious vows as a nun; at that time
Fitz-Claridge, Sarah. "Why Mother Teresa Was Evil." 30 May 2000. Sarah Fitz-Claridge. 10 March 2014 .
If Dorothy Day is ever canonized, the record of who she was, what she was like and what she did is too complete and accessible for her to be hidden. She will be the patron saint not only of the homeless and those who try to care for them but also of people who lose their temper. One of the miracles of Dorothy's life is that she remained part of a conflict-torn community for nearly a half a century. Still more remarkable, she remained a person of hope and gratitude to the end. Many voices are in support of the canonization process as well, citing Dorothy Day's life as an example that has inspired them to prayer and action for social justice. Her faithfulness to the Gospel, living the "preferential option for the poor" and showing that a lay person can achieve heroic virtue are oft...
Her first charity was opened in 1971 in New York City. In February of 1965 , Pope Paul VI granted Mother Teresa the Decree of Praise, this led to Mother Teresa gaining more opportunities for charity. Mother Teresa dedicated her life to children living in the slums of Calcutta because that is what made her happy. She wrote, "Where is my Faith—even deep down right in there is nothing, but emptiness and darkness—My God—how painful is this unknown pain—I have no Faith—I dare not utter the words & thoughts that crowd in my heart—& make me suffer untold agony." Mother Teresa believed that she received faith from helping
Mother Teresa should have helped the poor for three reason. Mother Teresa was called to minister to the poor by God, she would help the children of the poor, and she would reflect the love of Christ to the outside...
...s Thanksgiving she donated money to Bethel Mission to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless. And every Christmas she buys presents for the underprivileged. As the saying goes, "no one stands as straight as when he stoops to help someone."
Within canon law, a solemn vow is a vow that the church has recognized. In other words, it is a promise that has been made to God by the person taking the vow to maintain a better good within their life. A vow is a promise that has been made to partake in or abstain from certain actions. Saint Mother Teresa served as an educator in Calcutta for nearly twenty years before being appointed headmistress in 1944. During her time in Calcutta, Mother Teresa quickly became disturbed by the poverty surrounding her in her daily life. She witnessed the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the misery and death that it brought about, and the Direct Action Day in 1946 that initiated a time period of Muslim- Hindu violence and tension. This poverty could have been a major factor in initiating Saint Mother Teresa’s involvement in various charities and missionary works.
Mother Teresa is one of the most recognized women in the world. Teresa brought in a revolutionary change in the world with her positive thoughts and love for humanity. Her missionary work started way back 1931 when she was still a little girl. She joined the Nuns as a kid in 1931, and she was later named Teresa from Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. It was in respect and honor of the Saints of Theresa. Mother Teresa’s missions were concentrated around helping the poor people with their basic needs such as food, water and shelter. She also demonstrated a lot of interest in taking care of the weak and defenseless people in the society. For example, it has been recorded that she spent a lot of time caring for the elderly, disabled and injured. At the same