Small Things With Great Love: A 9-Day Novena to Mother Teresa, Saint of the Gutters - Softcover

Cooper O'Boyle, Donna-Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640601139 ISBN 13: 9781640601130

Publisher: Paraclete Press, 2019

Synopsis

What can we learn from the Saint of the Gutters? How might her wisdom and intercession help us in our present needs? After all, Mother Teresa was very small in stature, even frail in some respects, and she was a woman—the supposed “weaker sex.” However, this petite woman’s “yes” to God truly changed the world forever. She opened the world’s eyes to our duties to feed the hungry and clothe the naked, and told us that a far worse hunger exists in our Western world. She continues to encourage us to reach out in love to those in need. 
 
Through this novena of prayer, our faith is energized as we "sit at St. Teresa of Calcutta’s feet” to learn lessons of love, and invoke her intercession for our urgent, as well as our lesser needs—big and small—she will help! 

About this title

About the Author:

Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is known worldwide for her heartfelt encouraging words and down-to-earth guidance. Meeting St. Teresa of Calcutta deeply impacted her soul and transformed Donna-Marie’s life. She weaves the wisdom from her ten-year friendship with the saint of the gutters into her work. Donna-Marie is the EWTN Host of three television series which she created, a world-renowned speaker, award-winning journalist, and best-selling and award-winning author of thirty books. She leads pilgrimages and gives retreats worldwide.
 

Review:

“Mother Teresa told countless pilgrims that the Christian calling was not to the slums of Calcutta. It was a call to go home — to go to work — to go to a party — and love the people we find there in innumerable small ways. If you think that sounds easy, you probably haven’t tried to live it. This book, from an author who knows, helps us to take nine small steps to the only greatness that matters.”
—Mike Aquilina, author of A History of the Church in 100 Objects, and many other books
 
“What if you could have nine days of spiritual conversations with Mother Teresa, listening to her lessons about life and love? As someone who knew her, I can tell you that this book captures that experience. In this novena, you can hear her voice and drink of her spirit.”
—Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life

"Small Things With Great Love is another triumph for its gentle author, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, whose friendship with Mother Teresa has once again opened for readers a window of remarkable intimacy and power into the life and wisdom of the unforgettable Saint of the Gutters. Pray this novena and be profoundly blessed."
—Lisa Mladinich, author of Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days

"Donna-Marie’s love for and friendship with Mother Teresa, and devotion to Jesus and Mother Mary, shines in this beautiful Novena book. Prior to each prayer, Donna-Marie shares memories, stories, or inspiring words of St. Teresa. I recommend Small Things with Great Love for all who know and appreciate the power of prayer and suggest you bless a friend with a copy as well." 
—Gail Buckley-Barringer, aka "the Bible Lady," Founder & President of Catholic Scripture Study International

About this edition

• Publisher: Paraclete Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1640601139
• ISBN 13: 9781640601130
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80