In the Heart of the World - Thoughts, Stories, and Prayers

Informationen zum Autor Mother Teresa became known to the world for her selfless work with the ?poorest of the poor” in Calcutta, India. Born in 1910 in Skopje, now the capital of Macedonia, Mother Teresa began her novitiate in India in 1928. Since its inception in 1950, her order, the Missionaries of Charity, has opened more than five hundred centers around the world to help the dying and destitute. Mother Teresa was the recipient of many of the world’s most prestigious humanitarian awards, including the United States Medal of Freedom, the United Nations Albert Schweitzer Prize, and the Nobel Peace Prize. She died in 1997. Klappentext The spirit of one of the most revered figures of the 20th century is revealed in this unique blend of memories, reflections, and prayers. Readers learn not only what Mother Teresa believed and why, they also accompany her around the world as she embodies these beliefs.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Mother Teresa, Mother Teresa Of Calcutta, Mother Teresa
• Con la collaborazione di: Becky Benenate (Editore)
• Editore: New World Library
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.03.2010
• EAN: 9781577319009
• ISBN: 978-1-57731-900-9
• Pagine: 112
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Teologia pratica