It was on September 10, 1946 during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling for her annual retreat, that Mother Teresa received her “inspiration, her call within a call.” On that day, in a way she would never explain, Jesus’ thirst for love and for souls took hold of her heart and the desire to satiate His thirst became the driving force of her life.

By means of interior locutions and visions, Jesus revealed to her the desire of His heart for “victims of love” who would “radiate His love on souls.” “Come be My light,” He begged her. “I cannot go alone.”

Jesus revealed His pain at the neglect of the poor, His sorrow at their ignorance of Him and His longing for their love. He asked Mother Teresa to establish a religious community, Missionaries of Charity, dedicated to the service of the poorest of the poor.

Her feast day has also been declared the International Day of Charity by the United Nations.

SAINT MARY OF THE CROSS Australia’s first saint! Australia’s first saint!  Mary MacKillop is an exemplary role model; a woman of wisdom, kindness, and virtue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6I-AzZsCi0 Click on image to play the video SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGUORI Founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer Saint Alphonsus was born in Italy