Originally presented to the Missionaries of Charity at a religious profession ceremony culminating an 8 day retreat for all of the novices on the west coast of the United States in San Francisco. This is the essence of the life and spirituality of a saint of our times. Mother Teresa of Calcutta touched the heart of millions as she reminded us that Jesus thirsts for souls, and that we must care for the poorest of the poor as we would care for Jesus himself.