Cancer Quote by Mother Teresa
“One day I met a lady who was dying of cancer in a most terrible condition. And I told her, I say, "You know, this terrible pain is only the kiss of Jesus - a sign that you have come so close to Jesus on the cross that he can kiss you."”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 1995, Missionaries of Charity gathering
She comforts a dying woman by likening her pain to Jesus’ kiss, framing suffering as a sign of closeness to Christ
In simple terms: Pain is presented as a loving sign from Jesus, offering spiritual comfort
Key Takeaway
Find spiritual meaning in suffering
Themes
faith
comfort
suffering
Mood
compassionate
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- Hospice care
- counseling
- personal prayer
- support groups
Key Concepts
Divine intimacy
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape your perception of pain?
- What non‑religious comforts can be offered in similar situations?
A Different Perspective
Not all view pain as spiritually beneficial; some may reject religious framing
