Prayer is the breath of life to our soul; holiness is impossible without it — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Silence gives us a new outlook on everything. We need silence to be able to touch souls. The essential thing is not… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Prayer feeds the soul - as blood is to the body, prayer is to the soul - and it brings you closer… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Be faithful in the little things, for in them our strength lies. To the good God nothing is little, because He is… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
I can do only one thing, like a little dog follow closely the Master's footsteps. Pray that I be a cheerful dog. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
It was easier to deal with poverty and death in India that the lack of spirituality in America. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Be faithful in little things, for in them your strength lies. To the good God nothing is little, because He is so… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Words lead to deeds, they prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
The very fact that God has placed a certain soul in our way is a sign that God wants us to do… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
The poverty in the West is a different kind of poverty—it is not only a poverty of loneliness but also of spirituality.… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Sometimes people can hunger for more than bread. It is possible that our children, our husband, our wife, do not hunger for… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
It is not possible to engage in the direct apostolate without being a soul of prayer. We must be aware of oneness… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Make sure that you let God's grace work in your souls by accepting whatever He gives you, and giving Him whatever He… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you. Then… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Perpetual Adoration, Eucharistic Adoration offers to our people the opportunity to join those in religious life to pray for the salvation of… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
May today be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be... May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you... May you be content knowing you are… — Mother Teresa Copy Share
These are very unskillful comparisons to represent so precious a thing, but I am not clever enough to think out any more:… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noises and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Our life of contemplation shall retain the following characteristics: —missionary: by going out physically or in spirit in search of souls all… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread but there are many more dying for a… — Mother Teresa Copy Share
We cannot separate our lives from the Eucharist; the moment we do, something breaks. People ask, 'Where do the sisters get the… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within the reach of every hand. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone. Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
I don't look at anything. Every person whether he is Hindu, Muslim or Buddhist, he is my brother, my sister. I think we all… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
We may not be able to give much but we can always give the joy that springs in a heart that is in LOVE… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Maybe if I didn't pick up that one person, I wouldn't have picked up forty-two thousand... — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
We too are called to withdraw at certain intervals into deeper silence and aloneness with God, together as a community as well as personally;… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
Recovering in a Calcutta, India hospital. I think I'm more difficult than critical. — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
They should give until it hurts, maybe a very small thing, maybe just a packet of cigarettes, but instead of by smoking that one… — Mother Teresa Copy Share Image
