Heart of Joy.

GONZALEZ-BALADO, Jose Luis. [Mother Teresa] Agnes Mariam de la Croix.

$475.00

Item Number: 115901

London: Founts Paperbacks, 1988.

First British edition, second impression this collection of Mother Teresa’s thoughts on the transfiguring power of self-giving. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Mother Superior Agnes Mariam de la Croix on the front free endpaper, “Dear Saruleh, you are God’s gift to us and our poor. Remain in His love and share His love with all you come in contact with. May God bless you Sr. M. Agnes, mc 26th Aug. 1989.” Christian nun Mother Agnes is mother superior of the monastery of St James the Mutilated in Syria, a Melkite Greek Catholic monastery in the town of Qara in the Homs diocese. In very good condition. Cover illustration by P.J. Lynch.

Mother Teresa's dedication to serving the poor and destitute throughout the world has inspired millions. Heart of Joy gathers together Mother Teresa's thoughts on many themes - the generosity of the poor, the temptations of comfort, the privilege of suffering, and the beauty and power of self-giving.