Novena to Mother Teresa

9th Day - “Holiness is Jesus living and acting in me.”

“Our words of charity are nothing more then an overflowing of our love for God that arises from our interior. Therefore, he who is more united to Him loves his neighbor more.”

“Our activity is trutly apostolic only in the measure that we allow Him to act in and through us - with his power, with his desire, with his love. We should be saints, not because we want to feel holy, but because Christ should be able to live his life fully in us.”

“Let us consume ourselves with him and for him. Let him see with your eyes, speak with your tongue, work with your hands, walk with your feet, think with your head and love with your heart. Is this not the perfect union, the continuous loving prayer? God is our loving father. Allow your light to shine so much in front of men that seeing your good works (washing, sweeping, cooking, loving your spouse and your children) they will glorify the Father.”

“Be holy. Holiness is the easiest path to quenching the thirst of Jesus, his for you and yours for Him.”

Thought of the Day

“Charity unto others is the surest path to great holiness.”

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, you allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within you, and so became the light of His love to all. Obtain from the Heart of Jesus (here make your request). Teach me to allow Jesus to penetrate and possess my whole being so completely that my life, too, may radiate His light and love to others. Amen. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cause of Our Joy, pray for me. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for me.