Behinds Quote by Mother Teresa
“Dearest Lord, may I see you today and every day in the person of your sick, and, whilst nursing them, minister unto you. Though you hide yourself behind the unattractive disguise of the irritable, the exacting, the unreasonable, may I still recognize you, and say: "Jesus, my patient, how sweet it is to serve you.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Love in Service, 1975
Calls to see the divine in the suffering and serve with humility, recognizing pain as a path to compassion.
In simple terms: Serve the sick as a way to meet the divine.
Key Takeaway
Find God in caring for the afflicted.
Themes
service
compassion
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
devotional
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hospital work
- volunteering
- caregiving
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
theology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve without losing yourself?
- What does “recognize the divine” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic for those overwhelmed by personal struggles.
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