Meeting Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, the Saint of Calcutta, visited Peoria, Illinois in 1960, emphasizing the importance of being helpful rather than successful. Her teachings, encapsulated in “No Greater Love,” reflect her commitment to serving the poor and embody the essence of love, generosity, and faith in God as a Christian. Enjoy the photos from her memorial.

huge tan brick church

I’m glad you found this post about Mother Teresa. I’d love for you to visit an updated version at this link. Enjoy the photos I took during my visit to this magnificent church in Peoria Illinois.

Mother Teresa’s Life and Legacy

 Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

doors to the Cathedral of St Mary

Mother Teresa, the Saint of Calcutta

 Mother Teresa visited Peoria Illinois in 1960 to speak before a Catholic women’s group.  She told them,

God has not called us to be successful, but to be helpful.”

Mother Teresa
MOTHER TERESA-COME BE MY LIGHT a book cover

The saint, Mother Teresa, lived her life committed to the purpose she felt called to do- take care of the poor, sick, and suffering people in India.

No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa — the most accessible, intimate, and inspiring book of her teachings. Thematically arranged to present her revolutionary vision of Christianity in its graceful simplicity, the book features her thoughts on love, generosity, forgiveness, prayer, service, and what it means to be a Christian. A passionate testament to deep hope and abiding faith in God, No Greater Love celebrates the life and work of one of the world’s most revered spiritual teachers.”

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