Mother Teresa

It was in sixth grade when I first heard of Mother Teresa and until this day I consider her to be a hero. Her devotion for poor people always inspired me to help those in need. Mother Teresa lived a life that was worthy to remember because she did not live for herself, she lived her life for the people that became a burden to the society. As Mother Teresa put it, she lived her life for the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers, all those who felt unwanted, unloved, and uncared for in the society.

Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. After her father’s death she was raised as a Roman Catholic by her mother. At age of 18 Mother Teresa left her home to join her Sisters of Loreto as a missionary. In 1946 Teresa’s desire to help the poor grew and she dedicated herself to the poor by living among them. Although it was very difficult for her to leave her comfortable life, she was very strong. After receiving permission to become a Missionary of Charity, Teresa started a Charity for people who were considered a burden to the society. The Charity group started out with thirteen members and it grew to more than four thousand nuns running orphanages today. She has won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 as she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned and dying people in India and has affected many people with her loving heart.

The Missionaries of Charity opened homes all around the globe and took in their care many lost children, refugees, the blind, disabled, aged, alcoholics, the poor and homeless, and victims of floods, epidemics, and famine. By 1996 Mother Teresa has succeeded in operating 517 missions in more than 100 countries. Her death saddened many people around the world as her life had a meaningful purpose which influenced thousands and thousands of people around the globe.