Mother Teresa Research Paper
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Edison State College Mother Teresa Emily Roman Spring 2014 WOH 1030 Professor Robert Martin March 13, 2014 Mother Teresa was a global icon and loved by millions and millions of people. She was one of the greatest humanitarian in this world; A simple definition of humanitarian is someone who cares for the poor (“Kids”). Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910. She was born in Albania in a town named Uskup. During that time the town was under the Ottoman Empire rule. It was not until after many years later that the name was changed and government ruling also. The new name of the town was Skopje and governs under the Republic of Macedonia. The name that was given to her at birth was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (“Mother Teresa-Facts”). Agnes (Mother Teresa) parents were Albanian. She was one out of five siblings, but only three of them survived (“Mother Teresa Bibliography”). Unfortunately for her and the family her father died when she was between the age of seven and nine years of age. By this age Agnes felt and knew that she had a great love for god. After Agnes father died she was very involved in the church. Agnes heard the calling of god about the age of twelve for her to devote her life to him (“Mother Teresa-Facts”). Since, she was too young to join the nuns so she just continued to go to church until she was of age to do so. Once she was of age to leave her home she did. Her mother was ok with her decision to join the sisterhood for she was very much into the church and believed in helping others. In 1928 she finally decided to leave her home to join the Sisters of Loreto, in Ireland, she was eighteen years old(“Mother”). Sisters of Loreto mission was in Ireland but had other missions in other parts of the world. W... ... middle of paper ... ... the poor and sick when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 (Tucker). (WC-827) Works Cited Kid's Biography: Mother Teresa." Ducksters. Technological Solutions, Inc. (TSI), Mar. 2014. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. Morin, Karin Venable. "Mother Teresa." The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History. : Oxford University Press, 2008. Oxford Reference. 2008. Date Accessed 14 Mar. 2014 "Mother Teresa - Facts." Mother Teresa - Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Mar. 2014. "Mother Teresa Biography." Mother Teresa Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. "Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), Biography." Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. Tucker, Ruth A. "Mother Teresa." Christian History 19.1 (2000): 20. MasterFILE Complete. Web. 14 Mar. 2014. "Mother Teresa - Biographical". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2013. Web. 14 Mar 2014.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that mother teresa was a global icon and loved by millions and millions of people.
- Explains that agnes (mother teresa) parents were albanian. she was one of five siblings, but only three survived. after her father died, she felt and knew that she had a great love for god.
- Describes how sister teresa decided to join the sisters of loreto, in ireland, when she was eighteen years old.
- Describes how teresa taught geography to schoolgirls at st. mary's school for girls in calcutta, india. she knew that her mission in life was just beginning.
- Narrates how teresa got the "call from god" to take care of the poor in the slums in calcutta. she loved the school and students and didn't want to leave them.
- Explains how teresa changed her uniform to a white sari with blue border in 1948. she was no longer part of the convent.
- Explains that the "missionaries of charity" went unnoticed by many people because they were basically in the poorest city in other countries. mother teresa was recognized for her long years of hard work when she was awarded the nobel peace prize.
- Describes the contents of the oxford encyclopedia of women in world history.
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- To begin, Mother Teresa stands as a strong activist from India, who deserves recognition for her tremendous actions. Mother Teresa, founder of a religious group of nuns in Calcutta, India, devoted her life to aiding sick and poor people throughout the world. I see Mother Teresa as an important figure to depict, since she dedicated her life to helping other and even inspired others to do the same. Born in war-torn Albania, Mother Teresa survived her childhood and at 19 joined the Sisters of Loreto in India. She served with missionary order of nuns for 20 years, until she had a realization of her life’s mission. She found that she needed to help the poor and sick. So, Mother Teresa descended into the slums of Calcutta and began the Sisters of Charity. From there, she led the Sisters of Charity in ministering to the sick and hungry by giving them much needed food and live. Mother Teresa received local reconviction; but in 1969, after a documentary on her work, she became a celebrity and was deemed a modern day saint. Mother Teresa used this to increase awareness of her work, thus benefiting the poor and sick further. She gave speeches all over the world emphasizing the struggle of the poor. Before her death, Mother Teresa had met a large number of world l...
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- Explains mount rushmore stands as a testament to the accomplishments of those it depicts. they would choose mother teresa, marie curie, nelson mandela, and winston churchill for an international version.
- Describes mother teresa as a strong activist from india who devoted her life to aiding poor people throughout the world.
- Opines that marie curie deserves to be represented on a monument because of her intelligence and integrity.
- Opines that mandela is the greatest political leader in recent years. he was born in a small south african village and stood against the african government.
- Opines that sir winston churchill deserves recognition for his work during world war ii. he stood against fascism and renewed the faith of the british, as well as the world, in democracy.
- Opines that the best place to put an international monument would be somewhere that is not claimed by any one entity. mother teresa, marie curie, nelson mandela, and sir winston churchill show traits that humans can aspire to be.
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- Explains that mother teresa decided to become a nun when she got older. she consulted the father for advice and he said to do what makes her happy.
- Analyzes how mother teresa and all the other sisters sacrificed to improve the lives of the poor by making them realize that there are people who care about them with no ulterior motive.
- Explains how mother teresa set up nirmal hriday to care for terminally ill people. shishu bhaven provided orphans with housing, food, medical aid and when possible helped them get adopted.
- Explains that mother teresa, born agnes bojaxhiu, had many influences that led to her establishing the missionaries of charity which directed her into becoming the speaker for the poor around the world.
- Describes how mother teresa became a leader in calcutta and became known worldwide. she spoke to world leaders on behalf of the poor in their respective countries.
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that mother teresa has proved that one person can make a difference for many. she has helped the sick, dying, and poor with all her might.
- Explains that anjez gonxhe bojaxhiu, known as mother teresa, was born in skopje, republic of macedonia on the 26 of august, 1910.
- Analyzes how mother teresa struggled to be faithful to god, even though she was poor at the time. people criticized her for her beliefs and actions.
- Opines that mother teresa's charitable work earned her the nobel peace prize, the presidential medal of freedom, and the peace and fraternity among peoples.
- Analyzes how mother teresa was an extraordinary missionary who felt the call of god when she was twelve, and was inspired to work at the loreto convent school.
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- Explains that agnes bohaxhiu, also known as mother teresa, is known worldwide as one of the most remarkable missionaries.
- Quotes muggeridge's quote from something beautiful for god, where she explains that welfare is for a purpose, whereas christian love is
- Explains that mother teresa attended government school and became a member of the sodality. she joined the loreto abbey in ireland, who had connections with the missions, and served at st. mary's high school.
- Describes how mother teresa traveled to patna in 1948 to the 'american medical missionary sisters,' where she received three months of intensive nursing training.
- Explains that mother teresa's work spread throughout india and to other parts of the world. she was awarded the pope john xxiii peace prize and the kennedy international award for "outstanding service to mankind."
- Analyzes how mother teresa's love and devotion to christ was the most remarkable quality in the catholic sister. many questioned why she and her sisters served.
- Analyzes how mother teresa lived a life of prayer, joy, humility, and love, which is surely what christianity is about.
- Explains that mother teresa touched thousands of lives for christ's glory. she founded numerous centers for the care of the unloved, rejected, and undesirable.
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- Explains that st. teresa was baptized as teresa sanchez de cepeda y ahumada in avila, spain. her father and mother were both catholics which inspired her to do the same.
- Narrates how teresa became a nun of the carmelite order after her father sent her away to the convent school to be educated.
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- Analyzes how niccolo machiavelli's quote, "it is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both," is valid because specific leaders have been able to lead a country successfully through fear.
- Describes mother teresa as a world renowned missionary who dedicated her life to benefit the poor and underprivileged children in india.
- Describes how mother teresa helped the misfortunate and poverty stricken citizens in india. she was loved because she cared for those who were always looked over.
- Describes how joseph stalin played a key role in the leadership of the soviet union during the 1920's.
- Explains that stalin was known for instilling fear upon his people to be able to succeed. he was a ruthless and dependable enforcer of bolsheviks' will.
- Explains that adolf hitler was able to force the people of germany to live under his dictatorship. hitler created the nazi party in 1920, but it ultimately failed and he was sent to jail.
- Explains that hitler was one of the most dangerous leaders in the 20th century. he was determined to restore germany to a position of power and respect on the world stage.
- Analyzes how caesar is a good person and loves him but doesn't see him fit to be king. antony offers him the crown three times but caesar refuses each time.
- Analyzes how machiavelli's opinion that it is better to be feared than loved is valid because specific leaders have successfully transformed a nation under fearful control.
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that mother teresa, who dedicated her life to helping people, had to love and respect christ before she could do that.
- Explains that mother teresa, born as anjeze gonxhe bojaxhui, was born in present-day skopje in 1910. after living there for eighteen years, she moved to ireland, then continued on to india.
- Explains that mother teresa founded the missionaries of charity in 1950. they helped people with hiv/aids, skin diseases, and mental or physical disabilities.
- Explains that mother teresa made a hospice center in an old hindu temple in 1952. she respected everyone else's decisions in their religion.
- Explains that mother teresa experienced troubles throughout her life. she had a heart attack in rome in 1983 and pneumonia in mexico in 1991.
- Explains that the catholic church encourages regular people to help out. they can donate to charity, spread the news of helping people, and volunteer at places they help homeless people at.
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that mother teresa's quote inspires people to be their own leaders, even though the change is slow, it is worth it.
- Explains that anjez gonxhe bojaxhiu, better known as mother teresa, was born on skopje, republic of macedonia in 1910, august 26.
- Explains that mother teresa's mission was to look for the people nobody else wanted to take care of. she had many principles about helping others following jesus wills.
- Explains that mother teresa lived the bengal famine of 1943 and the hindu/muslim violence in 1596. in india, she lived with the poorest people of calcutta.
- Explains that mother teresa founded a dying home in 1952. she believed people had the right to die with dignity.
- Explains that mother teresa did great things for the people around her. in 1979, she was awarded the nobel peace prize for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress.
- Explains that mother teresa was very ill before dying, but she didn't stop serving others. she made many missions with "the missionaries of charity" in her last illness.
- Opines that mother teresa of calcutta is a perfect example of someone who changed the world. her actions made people look at things differently, with another perspective of life.
588 wordsRead More - St. Teresa Of Avilaanalytical essayTeresa Sanchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, better known as St. Teresa of Avila, was a Spanish Catholic Saint and Carmelite nun who was most prominently known for her journey towards contemplative life through mental prayer. In her reflective and analytical autobiography, The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel, Teresa reflects on her interactions with others as a child, as a woman and as a nun, and bases her opinion of her own freedom and free will on these reflections. In this paper, I will argue the dual nature of freedom in Teresa’s life; on the one hand, Teresa is free in that she breaks free from the traditional role of the woman and society’s honour codes- despite citing honour as providing some guidance in her life-,
In this essay, the author
- Argues that teresa sanchez de cepeda y ahumada, better known as st. teresa of avila, is free in that she breaks free from the traditional role of the woman and society’s honour codes, and follows her desires often without consequence.
336 wordsRead More - religionanalytical essayThere are some people that find the great St. Teresa of Avila, the namesake of my Therese Martin, rather terrifying. When you get to know a little about her, she seems very charming and you begin to like her. Little Therese, on the other hand, has never been disliked and has never made anybody in the least afraid. She was characterized by a complete ordinariness and if it wasn’t for her being an exceptional person, she would be a “normal” woman. Nevertheless, her main significance lies in her spiritual doctrine, the method which she herself described as the “Little Way”. A large part of her appeal is that she made the astounding promise just before her death that she would spend her heaven doing good on earth, a promise which has been carried out by the performance of countless miracles, a good number of them miracles of grace. There are certain things about her that have to be overcome. One of these, which was not her fault, is her upbringing. The “saint of antimacassars” or “of the lace curtains” is one of the most astonishing of all the great saints.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that zelie worked as a maker of delicate lace, so profitable that it allowed her husband to retire at an early age. therese had the best education available locally when she attended the day school conducted by the benedictine nuns.
- Narrates how therese's sister pauline told her that she was going to enter carmel. the prioress pretended to believe in the child’s vocation but said she had to wait until her sixteenth birthday.
- Explains that therese's death from tuberculosis was agonizing and had been brought on by the cold in the convent. the prioress sent out copies of her manuscript, the story of a soul, with an account of her last hours added.
- Explains that st. teresa of the child jesus owes her reputation to her book the story of a soul. she founded no new order and did nothing more than the common task required of her.
- Analyzes how the great st. teresa of avila, the namesake of therese martin, has never been disliked or afraid. her spiritual doctrine, which she described as the "little way", does not permit her to have ecstasies or visions.
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