Response Questions

1. How did I experience the book?

  I feel that the book had many good lessons to teach, and it was interesting.

2.Was I happy about the book choice?

Yes. Because it was about a person who did great things with the gifts God gave her.

3.Which place in the book did I find most intriguing? Why?

I liked the part of the book when Mother Teresa visited the United States and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom because she was in my country.

4. What themes was the author exploring?

The book was about the life of Mother Teresa so it deals with love, peace, social justice, goodness, and giving back to the world community. It also explores the importance of doing the best we can with the gifts we have each been given to glorify God.

5. What did I learn from this project?

I learned about the life of Mother Teresa and the good she perpetuated around the world through her many missions. I also enhanced my technology skills to present the ideas conveyed in this project.

6. What was the most enjoyable part of the project?

I enjoyed reading the book. I enjoy reading.

7. What was the most difficult part of the project?

The most difficult part of the project was the technology involved. Uploading videos and maps presented a challenge.

Geography Blog on Mother Teresa

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MLA Citations

The source of all diary entries was from the book by Spink, Kathryn. Mother Teresa San Francisco: Harper Collins

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Death & Legacy

During the mid 1990s, Mother Teresa's health became worse. On March 13, 1997, six months before her death Mother Teresa stepped down as head of the Missionaries of Charity. She appointed Sister Nirnala as her successor. Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997, of a massive heart attack while in Calcutta, India. She was 87 years old. She left behind a legacy of service and love unmatched by anyone in the 20th century, she was beatified on October 19, 2003. It is thought by many that she will someday be proclaimed a saint.

"Today 1 am going to propose something to you. You have been longing to be a missionary. Why not become spiritually bound to our society which you love so dearly? While we work in the slums you share in the merit, the prayers and the work, with your suffering and prayers. The work here is tremendous and needs workers, it is true, hut 1 need souls like yours to pray and suffer for the work — you’ll he in body in Belgium hut in soul in India where there are souls longing for our Lord, hut for want of someone to pay the debt for them, they cannot move towards him. You’ll he a true Missionary of Charity if you pay the debt while the Sisters — your Sisters — help them to come to God in body.
1 need many people who suffer who would join us as 1 want to have (i) a glorious society in heaven, (2) the suffering society on earth — the spiritual children, and (1) the militant society, the Sisters on the battlefield. You can be in body in your country but a missionary in India, in the world. You must he happy, as you are chosen by the Lord who loves you so much that he gives you a part in his suffering. Be brave and cheerful and offer much that we may bring many souls to God. Once you come in touch with souls, the thirst grows daily."

Staying Active

Despite poor health in the mid 1990's, Mother Teresa continued to be active, speaking at the 1994 National Prayer Breakfast and working with Hillarly Clinton to establish a children's home in Washington DC. She also spoke to nearly 1,300 people in 1995 at Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta.

Mother Teresa is Hospitalized

After her second heart attack, Mother Teresa wished to step down as Superior of the Missionaries of Charity. Despite this, she was relected in 1990 and held the post for seven more years. Her health continued to worsen and in 1992 she was admitted to the hospital in La Jolla California for the treatment of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

Mother Teresa Wins The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

In 1985, Mother Teresa received her last major award. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by United States President Ronald Reagan, who described Mother Teresa as; "a heroine of our times". Despite the fact that this award was traditionally given to US citizens, President Reagon explained that; "the goodness in some hearts transcends all national boundaries".