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What was the relationship between Saint Teresa of Calcutta and Jesus?

John Paul II said that Jesus’ cry on the cross, “I thirst,” went deep into the soul of Mother Teresa. She wanted to satisfy that thirst. John Paul II, homily of October 19, 2003, no. 3

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John 19:28

Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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