Word: teresas
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...Abiding Anguish Thank you for the insightful article describing Mother Teresa's crisis of faith [Sept. 3]. I appreciated the evocation of several tenets of Christianity as well as those of agnosticism and atheism. I believe Mother Teresa was as close to God as humanly possible, and I agree that a parallel exists between Christ's final moments on the Cross and Mother Teresa's final 50 years, during which she didn't feel the presence of God. Her life of faith, dedication and commitment despite incredible spiritual trials should inspire us all, regardless of our religious inclinations. Barbara Bailey...
...people use their faith to explain away the horrors of human experience. Believing that everything is part of God's master plan affords them the complacency of accepting the most terrible of tragedies. It is with the deepest respect that I read about the struggle of the real Mother Teresa, who, it now appears, had no such crutch. She soldiered on because she was a good and caring human helping her fellow man endure senseless suffering. If there is a God, Teresa is sitting at his side in heaven. Diane Brennan, Flagstaff, Arizona...
...Dark Night of the Soul" experienced by Mother Teresa is well documented in Christianity. The more advanced the soul, the fewer the answers. This stands in contrast to the easy spiritual communion of a novice. It was Christ himself, God made man, who cried out on the Cross, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" Bob Crowley, Logan City, Queensland...
...pastor and servant of Jesus Christ, I had a strong response to the exposé. It is unbelievable that the Roman Catholic Church would not respect Teresa's wishes to keep her struggles confidential. In my 30 years of serving, I have had many similar crises of faith. They are a normal part of the ministry and reflect the human condition. Those of us who serve the Lord Jesus Christ are not superhuman but are ordinary people living ordinary lives serving an extraordinary Saviour. Chaplain Vincent E. Joy Orlando, Florida...
...After reading your beautiful article, I was overcome with sadness. For one who was, in the eyes of the world, an epitome of faith, Mother Teresa struggled with the most profound feelings of doubt. It was almost as if God existed for others but not for her. She followed a creed whose efficacy was many times questioned by her inmost self. Maybe that is what this life is all about: to believe yet somehow not believe, to love wholeheartedly yet still hold back. Teresa gave the message but felt she did not receive it; she loved yet did not feel...