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A Call to Mercy: Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Published to coincide with Pope Francis' Year of Mercy and the Vatican's canonization of Mother Teresa, this new book of unpublished material by a humble yet remarkable woman of faith whose influence is felt as deeply today as it was when she was alive offers Mother Teresa's profound yet accessible wisdom on how we can show mercy and compassion in our day-to-day lives.

For millions of people from all walks of life, Mother Teresa's canonization is providentially taking place during Pope Francis' Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. This is entirely fitting, since she is seen both inside and outside of the church as an icon of God's mercy to those in need.

Compiled and edited by Brian Kolodiejckuk, MC, the postulator of Mother Teresa's cause for sainthood, A Call to Mercy presents deep yet accessible wisdom on how we can show compassion in our everyday lives. In her own words, Mother Teresa discusses such topics as:

  • The need for us to visit the sick and the imprisoned
  • The importance of honoring the dead and informing the ignorant
  • The necessity to bear our burdens patiently and forgive willingly
  • The purpose to feed the poor and pray for all
  • The greatness of creating a "civilization of love" through personal service to others

Featuring never before published testimonials by people close to Mother Teresa as well as prayers and suggestions for putting these ideas into practice, A Call to Mercy is not only a lovely keepsake but a living testament to the teachings of a saint whose ideas are important, relevant, and very necessary in the 21st century.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 46 minutes
  2. Author
    Brian Kolodiejchuk - introduction, see all
  3. Narrator
    Mark Bramhall, see all
  4. Audible release date
    August 16, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B01ITVHD7Y
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 46 minutes
Author Brian Kolodiejchuk - introduction, Mother Teresa
Narrator Mark Bramhall, Kimberly Farr
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Audible.com Release Date August 16, 2016
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01ITVHD7Y
Best Sellers Rank #239,754 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#591 in Catholicism (Audible Books & Originals)
#678 in Christian Social Issues (Audible Books & Originals)
#931 in Christian Church & Church Leadership

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Misty
5.0 out of 5 stars We can all be a lot better to others
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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Just a beautiful book and reminder to be of love and compassion for all!
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Paul Coppola, Washington, DC
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of “A Call to Mercy – Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve – Mother Teresa”
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016
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This is a terrific book. It is edifying from start to finish. It is compiled and edited by Brian Kolodiejckuk, M.C., the postulator of Mother Teresa’s cause for canonization. The book is filled with many edifying anecdotes of Mother Teresa and things she said. She reminds me of St. Josemaria with her strength of character and with the love and affection with which she dealt with others even when correcting them. In addition, Mother Teresa says many great things about sacramental confession. She herself went to confession weekly. She was true to her calling to serve the poorest of the poor. In each suffering person she saw Jesus Christ—it was Him that she was serving. Again like St. Josemaria, she forgave her slanderers and prayed for them and dealt with them with love. In some cases this won them over to Mother Teresa’s side.
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GAPC
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
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It’s a book required for private high school. Interesting
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRATIONAL, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR OUR LIVES
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016
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I love this book which is wonderful reading during Pope Francis' Jubilee Year for Mercy. This is not a story of Mother Teresa's life, rather it is a meditative treatment of the seven corporal works (meeting material needs of others) and seven spiritual works (meeting spiritual needs of others) . For me, this book provides inspirational, thought provoking and practical guidance for our lives. One can recognize her voice in the words and know how well she lived these concepts, which gives every word great credibility. I have read all of Mother Teresa's books and this one is special as a capstone of her life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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I like the example that Mother Teresa is, she is in constant communion with Jesus, and never ceases to see Jesus in others, especially the poorest of the poor. It encourages me to continue to strive to be more like Jesus, as she is. She made the ordinary extraordinary with the love of Jesus in and through her. A humble Saint.
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scostner1
4.0 out of 5 stars A Life Well Lived
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
Although I have seen Mother Teresa many times in the media, I have never read a book about her before. I am glad that I chose this one. Pulling passages from her letters, speeches, and interviews, the editor has shared Teresa's thoughts on the 7 corporal and 7 spiritual works of mercy. He has then followed each of these with testimonies from various eyewitnesses to her ministry and works. At the end of each section there is a reflection on the particular work of mercy addressed, and a prayer (many of which were prayed by Mother Teresa daily).

To describe the purpose and legacy of such a long and rich life as she lived, this seems to be a good way to organize everything that is shared. Simply reading through the quotes and testimonies we can begin to grasp how far-reaching her influence was. From Albania to Calcutta, Mexico to New York, she reached out all around the globe. Her thoughts on the nature of mercy and why we should show it to others are just as relevant now as when she first wrote them.

This would make a good book club choice, since there is so much to discuss, or it could be used for a group Bible study. It can also be enjoyed simply as the biography of a remarkable woman. Reading it will cause you to re-examine your own life and how you are choosing to live it.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Passion for the poorest of the poor
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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The book details with heart filled stories about the passion that Mother Theresa had for the forgotten and the poorest of the poor. Over and over again, you see how her life and the life of her daughters have been and are continuing to give completely and totally Of themselves for the poorest of the poor.
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MCS
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary and Inspirational!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
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This is a fabulous read, based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy as described by St. Teresa and the people who knew her and her ministry to the poorest of the poor. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to grow closer to God through the words of this newest saint of the Catholic Church.
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Melanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2024
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Great book! If you want to learn about compassion, read this book.
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Franco
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful explanation of mother teresa and the acts of mercy
Reviewed in Mexico on December 14, 2019
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It clearly touch my heart not only by the physical works of mercy but also the spiritual not so common to be talked about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2016
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An excellent book brought out at the right time.
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