Working Towards Her Goal

In 1948, Mother Teresa begin to work towards her goal of serving the poor and suffering. She started out by obtaining Indian citizenship as well as some basic training. After receiving permission from the church, she began her mission in 1949 with several other like minded women, who resolved to serve the "poorest of the poor". Mother Teresa was determined that she and the other women would eat, dress, and live like the poorest of the poor, whom they would tend, feed and clothe as the suffering Christ. Mother Teresa was however obliged the modify her regime somewhat by her superiors who pointed out that it was impossible to work efficiently for long periods, without adequate sustenance. In obedience she agreed she would eat no more, but also no less than necessary to fulfill her mission. 23 Life was difficult, but Mother Teresa persevered.

She wrote to a local patron "Mr. Gomes, I have nothing to eat.  Please give me something to eat. She also felt the pangs of loneliness: "Today my God, what tortures of loneliness." She placed her trust in Divine Providence however and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She prayed "I have no children as once you told your beloved Son, "They have no wime"24

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