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 Mother
Teresa was a nun and a strong, independent woman. She spent
her whole life helping the poorest of the poor in India. Her selfless love touched the hearts of millions
of people all over the world. In 1979, she was honored with Nobel
Peace Prize for her noble work.
Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910 in Yugoslavia. At the age
of 12, she felt the call of God strongly. And
she decided to spread the love of Christ.
At the age of 18, she left her home and joined a community of nuns in Ireland.
In 1931, she was sent to India. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught
history and geography at St. Mary’s High
School in Calcutta.
While she was teaching in Calcutta, the poverty in the city had a
deep impact on her mind. So she decided to help the poor instead of teaching students
at school. She started an open-air school for poor
children. Also, she took care of homeless people.
 Mother
Teresa started the Missionaries of Charity사랑의 선교 수녀회 in October, 1950.
The main task of the group was to take care of homeless people. Soon, many
people all over the world were moved by Mother Teresa’s noble spirit.
Many people started supporting her by sending clothes, money and
food.
The Missionaries of Charity has spread all over the world. It also
has a branch in Korea. The group
actively helps the poor in
many countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. They also take
care of the sick including alcoholics and AIDS patients all around the world.
 Mother Teresa’s
work has been recognized and praised throughout the world. And she
received a number of awards. In 1979, Mother Teresa received Nobel
Peace Prize for her selfless devotion.
Until her death, Mother Teresa continued her work among the poorest
of the poor. Even though she was old and weak, she never stopped her
work. Countless people received her merciful care for more than
50 years! Finally, on September 5,
1997, after finishing her dinner and prayers, Mother Teresa went
back to God, who was the center of her life. |
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