Mother Teresa to Become a Saint During the Year of Mercy

On Friday, September 2, 2016, we had an occasion to witness the blessing of the Holy picture of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta during the evening Mass at 7.30 at St Joseph’s Church, Sentul. ‪On September 4, 2016, The Holy Father, Pope Francis will canonize her as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Her canonization is going to be a very essential event on this Year of Mercy. She had inspired millions of people around the world with her simple and humble service to the sick and dying. 

During the Mass and Holy Hour, the parishioners of SJC were invited to reflect on the life of Blessed Mother Teresa. There was a video clip presentation for 10 minutes on her life servicing the poor. Every Catholic should take an opportunity to recognise Mother Teresa’s qualities especially her service to the poorest of poor. Blessed Mother Teresa, pray for us.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

 

On the Canonization  of St Teresa of Calcutta

Loving and gracious God,

You called forth Mother Teresa

From humble means 

To be a strong witness 

to the transforming power of your Son, Jesus.

Help us to be like her, Lord,

To dedicate our lives to caring 

For the poor and suffering,

To listen to your eternal Word,

To be the face of Christ

For everyone we meet.

Grant that, through her intercession,

We might shine the light of your love 

In our daily lives 

So that all people 

May come to know, love and serve you. Amen.