Mother Teresa of Calcutta Novena - Day 6

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Memorare: Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen (mention request here…) Mother’s Devotion to Children: A passionate defender of all life from conception to natural death, Mother cared deeply for children. Whether they were affected by poverty, orphaned, disabled, or the innocent victims of war or abortion, Mother was heroic in her efforts to care for the world’s children. In 1982 Mother and her sisters went to Beirut, Lebanon and during active bombing rescued 38 disabled children who were abandoned in the city. Her defense of the human rights of the unborn was also uncompromising: “I find the unborn child to be the Poorest of the Poor today – the most unloved – the most unwanted, the throw away of the society.” She was not afraid to advocate for these little ones even in front of elected officials during public speeches (1994 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC)! She and her missionaries of Charity cared for thousands of children, preferring to keep families together but facilitating adoptions when necessary, and caring for severely disabled children with tender love and care. Prayer: Father, you have said to us “Even if a mother could forget her child, I will not forget you. I have carved you in the palm of my hand.” Mother knew this and shared it with all, from the poor in India to the mightiest in the United States of America. Help us to remember the unborn, the orphan, children living in war or poverty or with disabilities. We need to do our utmost to not sit idly by as your little ones suffer but let us be moved by the Spirit to show them our love and that of your son Jesus. Amen In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.