Filipinos see Mother Teresa as altruistic model to live by
Church leaders see the nun's selfless service as an antidote to corruption and greed in the country
A bust of Mother Teresa being unveiled at the University of Santo
Tomas in Manila in 2013. (Photo courtesy of the Indian embassy, Manila)
Philippine church leaders welcomed news that Pope Francis has
approved a second miracle attributed to Blessed Mother Teresa of
Calcutta clearing her path to sainthood.
"Mother Teresa is a living image of God's mercy because she dedicated her life in service of the poor and the abandoned," said Bishop Jose Oliveros of Malolos.
The bishop said it is "great news for Filipinos" that the pope recognized a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa making it possible for her to be declared a saint in 2016 during the church's Year of Mercy.
Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao said the world is in need of altruistic models who live and work not for themselves but for others.
"Love is best expressed in [Mother Teresa]'s whole life as a witness to Christ," Ongtioco said in an interview.
Other Philippine church leaders expressed hope that Filipinos will find inspiration in the life of the nun, particularly her love for the poor, in a country that is predominantly Catholic.
"We can follow her example," said Bishop Carlito Cenzon of Baguio.
Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of Lipa recalled escorting Mother Teresa during one her visits to the Philippines in 1978.
"She has always been close to Filipinos," Archbishop Arguelles said. "She loves the poor. She has a lot to tell us still."
Retired Bishop Teodoro Bacani of Novaliches described Mother Teresa as exemplifying "selfless service that is an antidote to corruption and greed in our country and in the world."
Mother Teresa came to the Philippines in 1977 to establish her congregation's first center in the country, the Home for the Sick and Malnourished Children in Manila's Binondo district.
In 1978, she opened the Immaculate Heart of Mary Home for the Sick and Dying Destitutes in Tondo district.
In 1986, the Home for the Sick and Malnourished Children in Tondo, was completed.
"Mother Teresa is a living image of God's mercy because she dedicated her life in service of the poor and the abandoned," said Bishop Jose Oliveros of Malolos.
The bishop said it is "great news for Filipinos" that the pope recognized a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa making it possible for her to be declared a saint in 2016 during the church's Year of Mercy.
Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao said the world is in need of altruistic models who live and work not for themselves but for others.
"Love is best expressed in [Mother Teresa]'s whole life as a witness to Christ," Ongtioco said in an interview.
Other Philippine church leaders expressed hope that Filipinos will find inspiration in the life of the nun, particularly her love for the poor, in a country that is predominantly Catholic.
"We can follow her example," said Bishop Carlito Cenzon of Baguio.
Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of Lipa recalled escorting Mother Teresa during one her visits to the Philippines in 1978.
"She has always been close to Filipinos," Archbishop Arguelles said. "She loves the poor. She has a lot to tell us still."
Retired Bishop Teodoro Bacani of Novaliches described Mother Teresa as exemplifying "selfless service that is an antidote to corruption and greed in our country and in the world."
Mother Teresa came to the Philippines in 1977 to establish her congregation's first center in the country, the Home for the Sick and Malnourished Children in Manila's Binondo district.
In 1978, she opened the Immaculate Heart of Mary Home for the Sick and Dying Destitutes in Tondo district.
In 1986, the Home for the Sick and Malnourished Children in Tondo, was completed.
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