From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes a powerful ( The Washington Free Beacon ) firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint and a book that is rich in reflection on contemporary sanctity (George Weigel).
Her lessons are here for all to share..
Mother Teresa taught Towey to be more prayerful, less selfish, more humble, less worldly, move in Love with God, and less in Love with himself.
Above all, we see her extraordinary devotion to God and to the very poorest of His children.
We also catch her indulging in chocolate ice cream, making jokes about mini-skirts, and telling the President of the United States he\'s wrong.
We see her gracefully navigate the opportunities and challenges to leadership, the perils of celebrity, and the humiliations and triumphs of aging.
To Love and Be Loved is an inspiring and joyful ( Kirkus Reviews ) firsthand account of Mother Teresa\'s last years, and the first book ever to detail her dealings with worldly matters.
He traveled with her frequently, arranged her meetings with politicians, and handled many of her legal affairs.
Soon, he gave up his job and possessions and became a full-time volunteer for Mother Teresa.
When Mother Teresa suggested he take up shifts at her AIDS hospice, Towey realized he was all in.
He began volunteering at one of her soup kitchens and using his legal skills and political connections to help the Missionaries of Charity.
Author Jim Towey had been a high-flying Congressional staffer and lawyer in the 1980s until a brief meeting with Mother Teresa illuminated the emptiness of his life.
In 2016, she became Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
From the efforts of one woman entering the slums of Entally, the Missionaries of Charity grew into an organization operating soup kitchens, health clinics, hospices, and shelters in 139 countries, at no cost to any government or to those who served.
In 1948, she founded the Missionaries of Charity to work directly with the very poorest of Calcutta.
She believed the greatest need of a human being is to Love and be loved.
Mother Teresa was one of the most admired women of the 20th century, and her memory continues to inspire charitable work around the world.
From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes a powerful ( The Washington Free Beacon ) firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint and a book that is rich in reflection on contemporary sanctity (George Weigel)
