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The Letters: Mother Teresa as Light of Calcutta - Catholic (Matthew 5:13-16)

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Mother Teresa became salt and light in Calcutta's darkness—her presence preserved human dignity; her service illuminated Christ. Catholic spirituality sees Matthew 5:13-16 lived through works of mercy: corporal works (feeding, clothing, sheltering) and spiritual works (counseling, teaching, comforting) make the Church visible light. Teresa's Missionaries of Charity became "city on a hill"—visible, communal, radiating Christ. The Church is meant to be seen; her good works are meant to be noticed. "See how they love one another" illuminates the Father.

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Matthew 5:13-16

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