In the next few days, Roman Catholics and all of us in the U.S. will be focused on Pope Francis visiting our country. It brought to my mind a perpetual flip calendar with sayings of Mother Teresa whose works and words will endure. Here are a couple of them for today, as we witness Pope Francis together:

""Jesus came to earth to give charity its rightful place in the hearts of men. 'By this,' he said, "men shall know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' - and this commandment will last for all eternity. True love for our neighbor is to wish him well and to do good to him."

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"We stand before the world as ambassadors of peace by preaching the message of love in action that crosses all barriers of nationality, creed, or country."

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"What is important that you are holding on, that you have got a grip on Christ and he will not let your hand go."

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"Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our brothers and sisters scattered throughout the entire world, who live and die in poverty and hunger. Through the service of our hands, give them their daily bread; and by our understanding love, give them peace and joy."

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