Passion Stories

Mother Teresa, born in North Macedonia, was a symbol of unwavering compassion and tireless dedication to humanity. Her passion was simple yet profound: serving the poorest of the poor and providing them with love, care, and dignity.

From a young age, Mother Teresa felt a calling to serve others. At the age of 18, she left her family to join the Sisters of Loreto, a Catholic order. It was during her time as a teacher in Calcutta that she experienced what she described as a "call within a call." This inner calling urged her to leave the convent and work directly with the impoverished people she saw in the streets.

With unwavering dedication, Mother Teresa started Missionaries of Charity in the slums of Calcutta in 1950. She and her fellow sisters devoted themselves to helping the "poorest of the poor," those who were suffering and abandoned. Her passion for serving the destitute, the sick, and the dying knew no bounds. The Missionaries of Charity provided food, shelter, medical care, and love to countless individuals who had nowhere else to turn.

Through her tireless efforts and selflessness, Mother Teresa became an international symbol of compassion. She received numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, and her work inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps. Her passion for serving the most vulnerable reminds us that even the simplest acts of kindness can make a profound impact on the world. Mother Teresa's legacy lives on as an enduring testament to the power of unwavering passion for the well-being of humanity.