Dear Parish Family,
This month, we honor Saint Teresa of Calcutta, a modern-day saint whose life was a profound testament to the power of compassion and selfless service.
Born in 1910 in what is now North Macedonia, she dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in the streets of Calcutta, India, and became a global symbol of charitable love.
Saint Teresa, often known as Mother Teresa, founded the Missionaries of Charity, a congregation committed to caring for "the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers, all those people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society, people that have become a burden to the society and are shunned by
everyone" Her mission was grounded in a deep love for Jesus, expressed through her service to the most marginalized.
Her approach was simple yet profound: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” This philosophy guided her work and serves as a powerful reminder to us all. It’s not always about grand gestures but about the small, everyday acts of kindness that can transform lives and bring us closer to Christ. As we reflect on her life and legacy, let us be inspired to live out our own call to service with the same spirit of love and dedication.
Whether through acts of charity, kindness, or simply being present for those in need, we are invited to follow Saint Teresa’s example and be vessels of God's love in our own communities.
In Christ
Fr. Jim
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