Birth anniversary, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

(August 29, 2011) Prayers, cultural programs and visitors from various religions marked the 101st birth anniversary of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata at the Missionaries of Charity (MC) Motherhouse on Friday. Celebrations began with morning. Mass in the Motherhouse chapel led by Coadjutor Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Calcutta.In his homily, Archbishop D’Souza urged the gathering to emulate Mother Teresa whom he described as “a humble missionary of love.”In her message at Mother’s tomb, MC Superior General Sister Prema said Mother Teresa is as relevant today as in her time because she speaks to people’s consciences from concrete human situations. People placed flowers and kissed the tomb that had the words “Happy Birthday our dearest Mother” formed with marigold petals. The MCs sang happy birthday to Mother and prayed she become a saint soon. was beatified Oct.19, 2003 and now requires one miracle attributed to her for her sainthood.