Sorrow, suffering, Eileen, is but a kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Jesus that He can kiss you. — I think this is the most beau… - Mother Teresa

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Sorrow, suffering, Eileen, is but a kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Jesus that He can kiss you. — I think this is the most beautiful definition of suffering. — So let us be happy when Jesus stoops down to kiss us. — I hope we are close enough that He can do it.33

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About Mother Teresa

Saint Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), born Anjezë Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was an Albanian-born Indian citizen, Roman Catholic Sister, and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Native Name: Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu
Alternative Names: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu • Blessed Teresa of Calcutta • Saint Teresa of Calcutta • Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu
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Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus - a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.
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