Mother Teresa Was Ready To Laugh, Express Pain And Sorrow, Says Aide

BANGALORE, Karnataka, Aug. 30, 2010, 09:50 Hrs (SAR NEWS):

A close associate of Mother Teresa described the “Saint of the Gutters” as a person who did little things with great love and concern.

Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the birth centenary celebration of Mother, organised at St. Germain’s School here, August 26, Sister Joyce, who worked closely with Blessed Teresa for 12 years, said: “I had the opportunity to work with Mother in replying to her correspondence, going to government offices along with her and even having meals with her. I am struck by how marvellously God has worked through a single human person. Her love for Jesus and Mary was alive, deep and personal, and was expressed by doing little things with great love and concern.”

Sister Joyce also recalled how prompt and diligent Mother was in her prayers and work. “However late Mother went to bed, she would be up by 5 o’clock in the morning and be at the chapel. She enjoyed meeting the rich and the poor alike. She would give medals (sacred pictures) as her business card to all those who called upon her.”

Speaking about Mother Teresa’s relationship with her nuns, Sister Joyce said she had the great gift of making everyone feel important and special. “She was ready to listen to the Sisters. She was ready to laugh, express her feelings of anger, pain and suffering like all human persons. Mother had a special love for priests and urged them to be holy.”