🤝 Prayer to St. Mother Teresa
The prayer to St. Mother Teresa honors the beloved saint known as the "saint of the gutters" and founder of the Missionaries of Charity. St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a 20th-century Albanian nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India. Her selfless love and tireless work for the destitute and dying have inspired millions around the world.
Prayer to St. Mother Teresa
Traditional Prayer
O St. Mother Teresa,
saint of the gutters and the poorest of the poor,
who gave your life completely to Jesus
by serving Him in the distressing disguise of the poor,
obtain for us from the Lord
the grace to see Jesus in every person we meet,
especially in those who are suffering,
lonely, or in need.
Help us to love as you loved,
with a love that is patient, kind, and selfless.
Teach us to do small things with great love
and to find joy in serving others.
Pray for us that we may have the courage
to answer God's call in our lives
and to be instruments of His love.
Amen.
Short Prayer
St. Mother Teresa,
saint of the gutters,
pray for us and help us
to see Jesus in every person.
Teach us to do small things
with great love.
Amen.
Prayer for Service
O St. Mother Teresa,
who found Jesus in the poorest of the poor,
help us to open our hearts
to those who are suffering around us.
Give us the courage to serve
with love and compassion,
and to be witnesses of God's love
in our daily lives.
Amen.
When to Pray to St. Mother Teresa
- • On September 5th - Feast day of St. Mother Teresa
- • For the poor - When praying for those in need
- • For volunteers - When serving others
- • For India - When praying for the country of India
- • For missionaries - When praying for mission work
- • For the dying - When praying for those near death
- • For love - When seeking to love more deeply
- • For courage - When facing difficult challenges
History and Significance
Early Life
St. Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Skopje, Albania. She joined the Sisters of Loreto and was sent to India, where she taught at a school in Calcutta for many years.
The Call
In 1946, Mother Teresa received a "call within a call" to leave the convent and serve the poorest of the poor. She founded the Missionaries of Charity to serve the destitute and dying.
Missionaries of Charity
The Missionaries of Charity grew to serve the poor in over 130 countries. They run homes for the dying, orphanages, schools, and centers for the disabled and lepers.
Legacy
Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonized in 2016. Her life of selfless service continues to inspire people of all faiths to love and serve others.
Famous Quotes
"Do small things with great love."
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
"I see Jesus in every human being. I say to myself, this is hungry Jesus, I must feed him."
"Peace begins with a smile."
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