Mother Teresa is widely praised for doing charitable works, caring for the sick, and condemning abortion. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that cares for people dying of leprosy, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. The congregation also runs soup kitchens, mobile clinics, orphanages, and schools. Mother Teresa recently became a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, 19 years after her death. Pope Francis has proclaimed her a saint on September 4 in front of Saint Peter’s masses but this canonization reignited criticisms of Mother Teresa and her congregation.
Mother Teresa lived with compassion and strong dedication to her calling of aiding impoverished people all around the world. With her skills, she managed to build
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After her death, the rumors that had only murmured until then finally broke the surface. Mother Teresa has become an exemplary figure of the power of media. As many of her critics are quick to start on, was she not built purely on myth and word alone? Mother Teresa rose to prominence because of the widespread attention the media and the Vatican had endowed her. Teresa mastered the art of marketing: carefully cultivating her image in a sea of politicians and UN leaders with her fastly growing empire. If anything, it was the greatest means of income and advertisement of the Church. The greatest problem with such a move is that her institutions failed at becoming a substantial or truly meaningful movement. Reports of appalling neglect, horrible conditions, and inhumane treatment quickly sprang out in criticism of her legendary altruism. Her fanaticism led to this kind of treatment, quickly backed up with her words: “There is something beautiful in seeing the poor accept their lot, to suffer it like Christ’s passion. The world gains much from their suffering.” As she wholly believed that to suffer was to become closer to Christ, those “saved” by her charity suffered inefficient and inattentive care; left to be jabbed by unsterilized, recycled needles; to starve rotten on beds; and left in agonizing pain as the “Houses of the Dying” lacked strong analgesics. Both the …show more content…
She not only accepted donations from infamous characters such as Robert Maxwell, a British publisher convicted for embezzlement, Fraud artist Charles Keating, and Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier but she supported and lauded them as well. She protected the likes of pedophile priest Donald McGuire, bluntly ignoring and washing away his gross acts because of his holiness. The outright mismanagement of funds was clearly seen in the piteous conditions of her hospices whilst billions poured in- and simply did not appear again. While she loved the idea of suffering and poverty with zeal, she relegated these to the people that she was meant to help. Teresa herself received the best medical attention in her last years, zipping in private jets with the blessing of corrupt cronies. As a staunch fundamentalist, she rejected the ideas that could save and solve the problems of the poor such as the empowerment of women, in the form of contraception and abortion. Being a proud Catholic, she disregarded the wishes and beliefs of the dying, baptizing and granting only the Catholic final rites on them. This only highlighted that Teresa did not do it out of the pure goodness of her heart but held ulterior motives; one of which can be clearly identified as forceful Catholic
...er contributions to society to a 5 page paper. She did amazing things to improve society as a whole. During her lifetime she was an, author, philosopher, women and children’s rights activist, humanitarian, scholar, sociologist, social worker, social leader, and founder of many programs still in place today. Her ideas continue to influence social, political and economic reform all over the world. I think it would be fair to say it is a blessing she was born in a time that made her type of work more difficult. She worked tirelessly to produce much needed changes that we benefit from today. Often times as Americans we take for granted the freedoms and protections are given to us, not taking into consideration the backbone that was necessary to make them happen. I am thankful for the opportunity to study and become more familiar with such an amazing woman of history.
...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.
She went around the world helping those in need, and created Missionaries to Charity. This group runs homes for people dying of HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and tuberculosis. They also have soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics, children's and family counseling programs, orphanages, and schools. In these places, she spread the word of God, and show how a true disciple of Jesus would act. Two virtues that stand out in Saint Teresa are humbleness and charity. She demonstrated and practiced these virtues by giving and helping others. She visited families, helped children, cared for elderly people, and nursed some dying of hunger, tuberculosis, and other sicknesses. When others didn't accept, receive, or help those in need, Saint Teresa did. I admire her greatly for these acts of selflessness, humbleness, and charity. Additionally, what I find most interesting about Saint Teresa's life is how Jesus called her to serve on September 10, 1946 during a train ride for her annual retreat. On that day, Jesus revealed His pain at the human neglect of the poor, His sorrow at their ignorance of Him, and His yearning desire for their love. Jesus himself asked Saint Teresa to establish a religious community dedicated to the service of the poor. From that day onward, Saint Teresa followed the plan God had made for her, and did it
Teresa hated convent. Later on she fell in love and got closer to God. Teresa still had a hard time when she was faced with the question of choosing between marriage and religion. Do to her past and watching her mother's marriage get destroyed, she wasn't ready to answer the question of choosing marriage or religion. Teresa was given’ a lot of attention do to her beauty. She had a similar problem as to Saint Francis of Assisi. Teresa was a likable person due to her charm. She didn’t mind the attention instead she liked it and embraced it. This made Teresa fall farther apart from God. Years have gone by and Teresa was ill with the virus of Malaria. Malaria is an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. At the age of 43, Teresa became determined to found a new convent. Teresa was a Carmelite nun. Saint Teresa is one of the doctors of the church. In the year of 1582 Teresa sadly died. In 1622, forty years after her death, she was canonized by Pope Gregory XV. It was decided that her Feast Day would be on October 15. Saint Teresa of Ávila was also called Saint Teresa of
St. Teresa was born in Avila, Spain on March 28, 1515. She was baptized as Teresa Sanchez de Cepeda y Ahumada. At a young age she would often give gifts to the poor and pray. Her father and her mother were both Catholics which inspired her to do the same. Her father was a very strict man a demanded her to never lie, while her mother told her to lie and comforted her. This created a ton of turmoil in the family and made St. Teresa end up loving her mother more due to her father’s severe strictness. St. Teresa felt that everything she was doing was wrong. During her teens her mother passed away leaving her to deal with her father by herself and she was relieved of some of the pain by turning to the Virgin Mary for comfort. In her late teen years
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.
Mother Teresa was one of the most renowned humanitarians of her time. She dedicated her life to other people never to herself. She had many missions throughout her lifetime and was well known throughout the world. Mother Teresa was a kind-hearted woman whose quest was to make this world a better place.
... the poor and sick when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 (Tucker). (WC-827)
Although Mother Teresa was a small figured lady she accomplished many things that other doubtfully didn’t think she would of be able to do. Mother Teresa was well respected and admired by many, impacting on those who have seen her works. She will forever stand out as a one of a kind who serve God. Mother has been considered the voice for the poorest of the poor in the slums of India. Mother Teresa has developed into one of many important figures in humanity. Her work not only impacted others to follow in her footsteps but continuing her work even after her deceasing. Mother Teresa had her critics as well as her many struggles but this never allowed her to stop from serving those with her love.
On August 26, 1910, in the country of Macedonia, Mother Teresa was born. She would grow up and accomplish many remarkable achievements. She taught in India for seventeen years before she experienced her 1946 “call within a call” to dedicate herself to caring for the poor and sick. She established centers for the aged, disabled, blind and a leper colony. In addition, she received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. It all began when she left for Ireland to begin her religious work, leaving her family and speaking a language few knew. Every aspect of her life, from her early years to her later years, are fascinating and builds in to her ministry to the week and poor.
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
It all started in 1922 in Skopje, Yugoslavia. One day while, the soon to be known as, Mother Teresa was walking, she felt God call her to serve the poor at only the age of 12. Seven years later she discovered her calling was to serve the poor in Calcutta, India and prepared to leave her comfy nunnery in Loretto. As she walked through the beautiful garden in the nunnery, before she left, she questioned leaving all of this beauty for the slums of Calcutta.
Mother Teresa was an extremely loving woman who cared more about others than herself. Teresa started an order of nuns called “The Missionaries of Charity,” which helped the unwanted people of Calcutta, India. For her love and work to help overcome poverty, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, otherwise known as Mother Teresa, was born on August 27, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia (Yugoslavia).
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
Helen Keller above all was an absolutely wonderful person. She fought past her limitations and soared above others’ expectations. From her learning to write and speak, to traveling the world inspiring others she had the outlook of life that many only wish they could achieve. Although she never thought she was better than anyone. Helen even says in her book The World I Live In, “In large measure we travel the same highways, read the same books, and speak the same language (Keller 1904 Pg.5)”. She was a caring good woman who wanted nothing but the best for herself as well as others.