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“Each day Mother Teresa meets Jesus; first at the Mass, whence she derives sustenance and strength; then in each needing, suffering soul she sees and tends. They are one and the same Jesus; at the altar and in the streets. Neither exists without the other. We who are imprisoned in history; castaways on the barren shores of time, past, present and to come — we seek another Jesus. A Jesus of history, which is actually a contradiction of terms; like an eternity clock or an infinity tape-measure. Jesus can only exist now; and, in existing now, makes now always. Thus, for Mother Teresa the two commandments — to love God and to love our neighbor — are jointly fulfilled; indeed, inseparable.”

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Malcolm Muggeridge
Malcolm Muggeridge

Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist, writer, and television personality. Known for his in-depth reporting on political and social issues, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, his work was praised for its critical thinking and unique perspective. more

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