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The beatification of Mother Teresa was conducted on Oct. 19, 2003. Find a Mother Teresa biography, listen to a daily prayer by Mother Teresa, read about her path to becoming a Catholic saint and share your story of inspiration. Send a free Mother Teresa e-card.

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From St. Anthony Messenger Magazine

Father Sebastian Vazhakala Discusses Life With Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa's Hunger for God
St. Anthony Messenger Interviews Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa: My Friend, My Inspiration
Priest Credits Vocation to Mother Teresa

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Father Sebastian Vazhakala, M.C., remembers life with Mother Teresa and discusses contemplative prayer and memories of Mother Teresa.
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Who Are the Poor?
from the video Everyone, Everywhere

Mother Teresa's Encounter
from the video Everyone, Everywhere

The Poor in Our Own Homes
Text and audio excerpt of Mother Teresa

Contemplatives in the Heart of the World
from the video Work of Love: Mother Teresa

How Do We Love?
from the video Work of God's Hands: A Video on Mother Teresa for Young People

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