Mother Teresa: Miracles, Criticisms, and Legacy
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What was the initial condition of Monica Besra that led to the invocation of Mother Teresa?

  • Besra was paralyzed and unable to move.
  • Besra had a severe fever that conventional medicine could not cure.
  • Besra had a large cyst and was experiencing significant discomfort. (correct)
  • Besra was suffering from a terminal illness with no hope of recovery.

Which prayer was recited multiple times during the intervention for Monica Besra's condition?

  • The Apostles' Creed
  • The Lord's Prayer
  • The Memorare (correct)
  • The Hail Mary

How did Monica Besra describe her immediate experience after the prayer and the placement of the medal?

  • She had a vision of Mother Teresa.
  • She felt an immediate relief from her pain.
  • She saw a ray of light emanating from a photograph of Mother Teresa towards her stomach. (correct)
  • She heard Mother Teresa speaking to her.

What was the outcome of the events involving the prayer and medal for Monica Besra?

<p>Besra's large cyst disappeared overnight. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the official response from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints regarding Monica Besra's healing?

<p>They accepted the Consulta Medica's judgment that Besra's healing was miraculous. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary accusation Germaine Greer made against Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity?

<p>That they prevented pregnant women in their care from having the option of abortion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the audience at the National Prayer Breakfast respond to Mother Teresa's speech on abortion?

<p>With muted applause and cold hostility, especially from President Clinton's table. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Christopher Hitchens' critiques of Mother Teresa?

<p>Vituperative and sharp-tongued. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Germaine Greer describe Mother Teresa's image?

<p>A creation of modern media, distinct from her reality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common attribute did critics of Mother Teresa typically share, although not exclusively?

<p>They were typically atheists who disagreed with her stances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary concern expressed regarding affluent societies?

<p>Both the elderly and the young often experience neglect and loneliness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mother Teresa, what role do home and family play in personal development?

<p>They are fundamental in teaching love, compassion, patience, and service. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Mother Teresa react to the applause and acclaim she received after her Nobel Prize speech?

<p>She seemed uncomfortable and longed to return to her work in Calcutta. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests a contrast between the "poor developing world" and the "wealthy developed world" regarding:

<p>The importance placed on family and community bonds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Archbishop Knox to request Teresa to open a mission in Australia?

<p>Concern for young people struggling with loneliness and turning to harmful substances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During intense physical activity, muscle cells may experience a temporary oxygen deficit. How does this limitation primarily affect cellular respiration in these cells?

<p>Glycolysis becomes the predominant pathway for ATP production. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules, generated during the Krebs cycle, directly provides electrons to the electron transport chain?

<p>NADH and FADH2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A toxin is introduced into a cellular environment that specifically targets and destroys the inner mitochondrial membrane. Which stage of cellular respiration would be most immediately and directly disrupted by this toxin?

<p>Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a cell relies solely on glycolysis for energy production due to the absence of mitochondria, what is the net ATP yield from the complete metabolism of one glucose molecule?

<p>2 ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the electron transport chain, oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor. What is the primary molecule formed as a direct result of oxygen accepting electrons at the end of this process?

<p>Water ($H_2O$) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

"Memorare" Prayer

Mother Teresa's favorite prayer, beseeching the Virgin Mary for aid and intercession.

Beatification

The process by which the Church declares a deceased person worthy of recognition as a saint.

Monica Besra

A woman named Monica Besra who claimed to have been miraculously healed by Mother Teresa.

Consulta Medica

An official group of medical experts who assess the scientific validity of reported miracles.

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Sisters of Charity

The religious order founded by Mother Teresa, dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor.

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Germaine Greer

Feminist who criticized Mother Teresa for her stance against abortion and the quality of care provided by her Missionaries of Charity.

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1993 Prayer Breakfast Incident

Mother Teresa's condemnation of abortion during the National Prayer Breakfast at the White House.

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Increased Criticism

Criticism increased as she became more famous, often from atheists, who disliked her actions and beliefs.

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Christopher Hitchens

Oxford-educated critic and author, known for his sharp-tongued attacks on Mother Teresa and later as one of the 'Four Horsemen' of atheism.

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The Four Horsemen

Atheist authors and critics Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Sam Harris, known for their prominent stance against religion.

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Loneliness in Affluence

Feeling isolated and disconnected, even in wealthy societies.

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Splintering of Families

The breaking apart of families, leading to individual suffering and alienation.

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Love Begins at Home

The belief that love, compassion, patience, and service are learned within the family unit.

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False Comfort

Using drugs or alcohol as a false way to comfort themselves from loneliness.

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Spiritual Recharge

Mother Teresa's need to recharge spiritually through prayer and solitude after receiving acclaim or recognition.

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"Memorare"

A prayer to the Virgin Mary for help and intercession.

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Study Notes

Saint of Darkness

  • The nature of Mother Teresa's work among the poorest of the poor may have caused her to feel psychologically depressed or burnt out at times.
  • Concluding that darkness was a result of depression is to overlook its spiritual significance.
  • Psychological depression is self-centered, with a gaze directed inward, Mother Teresa's gaze was directed outward, toward the God whose absence she keenly felt.
  • Mother Teresa was always on the go, doing the work to which she felt God had called her.
  • Dark periods do not necessarily suggest a loss of faith, but are recognized in the Christian tradition as periods of great spiritual insight that prepare us for a closer relationship with the Divine.
  • Many Christian saints have recounted their own experiences of darkness in their relationships with God.
  • St. John of the Cross, a sixteenth-century saint, wrote what's still considered to be the best analysis of darkness, knew his writings, and once remarked that even John's words made her "hunger for God," they also expressed what for her was "the terrible feeling of being 'unwanted' by Him."
  • The "noche oscura" or "dark night of the soul", as per John of the Cross, is a forlorn feeling of being abandoned by God.
  • A soul that undergoes agony and pain that would consider death a relief, suffers most from the conviction that God has rejected it, and with abhorrence cast it into darkness.

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Explore the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, examining the alleged miracle involving Monica Besra, the criticisms from figures like Germaine Greer and Christopher Hitchens, and reactions to her views on abortion. Delve into the controversies surrounding her work.

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