Able Quote by Mother Teresa
“Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Reflections on Compassion, 1979
Seeing Jesus in the poor requires recognizing divine presence in suffering, not just in ritual symbols
In simple terms: Divine can appears in the needy, not only in sacred rites
Look for compassion in everyday suffering
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- charity work
- community service
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see the divine in daily life?
- What actions reflect this belief?
May overlook systemic causes of poverty