Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta

I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand it was a real blessing for me. I went through (and somewhat I am still going through) one of the darkest periods of my life. During some of the most darkest times, I have cried out to God in tears: “Oh God, I need You. I need to hear from you. Something. Something to know you are there. A whisper, or just a touch. Just to know that you are there.” Many times I cried out and prayed this. And I got NOTHING. Not a touch, not a word. Nothing. And I got mad at God, to the point of asking: “If God is not there for you when you really need Him, what good is He?” How’s that for a blasphemous question? Honestly, my faith was shaken, I’m sorry to admit.And that is why this book has been such a blessing. It has given me understanding and answers to some of my questioning. It has helped me to grow in my faith in God again. A God that is loving. A God that is there for me, even when He seems to be ignoring me, and turning His back on me. If you are in a place that is making you feel this way, then I recommend this book for you. It has been a blessing to me, and I pray that it will bless you too.Now on the other hand, this book was a betrayal. Mother Theresa on many occasions made it explicitly clear that she did not want these letters to be published. She wanted them destroyed upon her death. They were entrusted to her spiritual leaders/advisors, and they betrayed this trust. They published her letters, which are in this book. I know from reading this book that because of her humility, and because of her submission to those in authority over her, that she probably would not see it this way. But because I am not where Mother Teresa is spiritually, that is how I see it. Which is what makes me conflicted about this book. While I am glad it was published after all, I can’t but help feel that her trust was betrayed. Maybe if, and when I get to where Mother Teresa was spiritually, I’ll feel differently. I hope this helps you.

This book is such a treasure, and I am beyond grateful to God to have had it change my life in the way it has. It has taken my own spirituality to a far greater level than it would've ever reached on its own had I not read the memoir of one of the greatest Saints to have ever lived (and my own personal favorite Saint at that). I feel so much joy in knowing that I have many things in common with St. Teresa of Calcutta, and it gives me strength to persevere through my own spiritual struggles that threaten to overwhelm me often times. The words in this book often echo through my mind throughout my days, and give me hope to carry on and fulfill Christ's words in my own life- Come Be My Light. We all have the opportunity to be Christ's Light in one way or another, whether great or small, known or unknown, loudly or quietly. But regardless of the way in which we act as Christ's Light, we all have St. Teresa of Calcutta as the perfect example to follow in carrying this out- humbly, courageously, and gently, staying true to the example of Christ Himself. St. Teresa serves as an inspiration to embrace suffering as joining Christ in His Passion, and striving to satiate His unquenchable thirst- the most beautiful concepts that I have ever dwelt on that came from this book.This memoir has changed my life and my relationship with God, and gives me a greater appreciation for St. Teresa of Calcutta and the concept of suffering with grace to answer a greater calling. I am most grateful that she is finally where she was meant to be after all of her time spent here on Earth thirsting for God- with Christ Himself, her thirst fully satiated at last. And yet even now, she continues to answer His call from Heaven and bring those out of darkness here on Earth.May God bless you all for reading this book and changing your own life in the process!

Most of us go through our lives convinced something is wrong with us. We shouldn't feel this way, we shouldn't doubt that thing... If only we were saint-like - you know, like Mother Teresa? Then everything would be better. We'd never feel weakness or doubt or... or would we?According to Mother Teresa herself, we would.That's the beauty of this book.Jesus Christ loves you in your imperfection, even when you can't feel Him.

After Mother Teresa’s passing and during her path to eventual sainthood, it was revealed through her personal correspondence that she endured a decades-long dark night of the soul in which God seemed agonizingly absent. Despite her private anguish, she carried on her mission of love on behalf of the poor, eventually understanding that this dark night too had purpose. “Surrendering anew, she sacrificed willingly the consolation of felt union with Jesus for the challenge of living by pure faith.” This experience grew her even more deeply in love and compassion for the suffering. This is the most challenging book I have ever read, but also one of the most honest and compelling. A life given to God’s mission of sacrificial love was not easy for Jesus, and it is not easy for us. Sometimes it is piercingly difficult. But it is worth it. Such a life of love can only be fulfilled by a faith refined by fire. “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (Galatians 5:6) And it seems that God has seen fit to raise up Mother Teresa as a shining exemplar.

A truly inspirational book for anyone but especially whose who could not understand this woman of great personal faith and yet served in blind faith with little reward and much criticism. Worth a careful read.

If you want to read about a truly beautiful, inspiring, spiritual but very real person then this is it. Not a book to wizz through with power reading in 30 minutes, but bit by bit, think about it, let it sink in and change you

Uplifting book to dip into again and again, I feel sure. Take solace in the fact that Mother Teresa was lost for years. There is hope for us all.

I wanted book

This book will give hope to so many who are seeking God. Can only recommend.

As advertised. Arrived promptly.

Great book.

A precious little book and an amazing story. Heavy topics at times but not difficult to read

A great little book which I have started but still have a bit to read yet. I am thrilled to capture something of her beautifulo spirit.

It's a very inspiring book showcasing the life the great faith and the state of mind of this wonderful saint. Could not help but be inspired by her story. I think that it's a book for all people not only Christians.

Buy, it read it, treasure it. Need I say more? (Makes a wonderful gift too)

2 b recommended

Brilliant

Wonderful book, I recommend it

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