Life in the spirit : reflections, meditations, prayers

In this companion to A Gift for God and The Love of Christ, Mother Teresa shares the rich spiritual life that motivates and sustains her work and that of her Missionaries of Charity. Here is a call to a life of prayer, spiritual harmony, and universal love from one of the world's most beloved spiritual exemplars. Through this moving series of reflections, meditations, and prayers, Mother Teresa shows how to cultivate our inner life and express the holiness that resides within each of us. Life in the Spirit shares Mother Teresa's personal experience of Christ in her work with the poor and suffering - her ongoing labor of love that has won her the love and admiration of people worldwide and recognition as Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. She provides insights into the essential Christian convictions that are the lifeblood of her work and offers a selection of the prayers that fill her days. Mother Teresa's enlightening and heartfelt words are illuminated throughout with selected complementary texts from the Gospels. Life in the Spirit is a profound source of inspiration for all who heed its simple message. This is a book to reflect upon, an invitation to grow in love of God and one another, which is the key to peace and joy. - Dust jacket.… (more)