Works of Love Are Works of Peace: Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity [Hardcover]

Michael Collopy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

This is the most comprehensive photographic documentation of the apostolic work and prayer life of the Missionaries of Charity yet published. This illustrated prayer book portrays the peace and joy that can come when "small things" are done with great love.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Unlike the people of ancient days who knew of saints only through their legends, icons and reliquaries, we in the 20th century have the ability to know modern saints through more technological forms. Over a four-year period, Collopy documented with photography Mother Teresa, the Missionaries of Charity and those persons throughout the world to whom the missionaries have ministered. The majority of the pages of the book is comprised of photos, many stunning, but also included are commentary by Collopy, quotes, letters and spiritual counsel by Mother Teresa and the daily prayers of the Missionaries of Charity. Anyone whose life has been affected by Mother Teresa's work will enjoy this book.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press; First Edition edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898705614
• ISBN-13: 978-0898705614
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #584,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Collopy's photographs project Mother Teresa's loving vision., October 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Works of Love Are Works of Peace: Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity (Hardcover)

Collopy's volume on Mother Teresa is a spiritual journey even for the atheist. The compassion, humility and love that was Mother Teresa and lives on in the work of her Sisters is caringly portrayed in Michael Collopy's book. You see a rare side of Mother Teresa whose warm smile could light up a room. Collopy adds a tremendous dimension with his own recollections of speciifc instances noted in his photogrpahs. His own spiritual depth and the impact that Mother Teresa had on his life is apparent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable photography, January 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Works of Love Are Works of Peace: Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity (Hardcover)

This is an assemblege of photography of Mother Teresa and her nuns doing their work in various locations around the world. Picture speak a thousand words, and this book gives a true sense of the daily works they do.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Love of Mother Theresa and the Sisters of Charity, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Works of Love Are Works of Peace: Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity (Hardcover)

This book shows the life of what the sisters of charity do and it is excellent. I say the pictures here touch your heart. Seeing all these pictures of the lives of the Sisters of Charity and Mother Theresa are great. Looking at what they do is more touching that just hearing it.