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Blessed mother Quote by Mother Teresa

“You and I, we are the Church, no? We have to share with our people. Suffering today is because people are hoarding, not giving, not sharing. Jesus made it very clear. Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to me. Give a glass of water, you give it to me. Receive a little child, you…” quote by Mother Teresa
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“You and I, we are the Church, no? We have to share with our people. Suffering today is because people are hoarding, not giving, not sharing. Jesus made it very clear. Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to me. Give a glass of water, you give it to me. Receive a little child, you receive me. Clear.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Address on Compassion, 1975

Compassionate acts toward the needy are equivalent to serving the divine; sharing alleviates suffering.

In simple terms: Helping others is like helping God.

Key Takeaway

Share what you can with those in need.

Themes

compassion service faith

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily charity
  • community support
  • volunteering
  • resource distribution

Key Concepts

theology social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn personal kindness into broader change?
  • What barriers stop you from sharing?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may ignore systemic causes of poverty.

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