114 - Mother Teresa: Love for the Poorest of the Poor
Crash Course Catholicism
"At the hour of death we are going to be judged on what we have been to the poor, to the hungry, naked, the homeless." Mother Teresa lived this truth with radical simplicity and unwavering love. From the streets of Calcutta, she dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor, restoring dignity to those the world had forgotten. Today, her legacy continues through the Missionaries of Charity, whose work reaches the most vulnerable across the globe. In this episode, we explore the life and witness of Mother Teresa, reflecting on the foundations of her sanctity: deep prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, joy and cheerfulness, the embrace of suffering, and a life poured out in self-giving love. This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: Come Be My Light: The private writings of the "Saint of Calcutta" Something Beautiful for God (book) Something Beautiful for God (documentary) Mother Teresa's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech Acceptance Speech VIDEO Bishop Barron on Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) Bishop Barron on Mother Teresa and Her Sisters Ascension: How Mother Teresa Set the World on Fire 3 Life-Changing Lessons We Learn from Mother Teresa Mother Teresa’s Special Message for Mothers Everywhere
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