Nobel Lecture : Important Questions Answers.
What was the original name of Mother Teresa? Where was Mother Teresa born?
Ans. The original name of Mother Teresa was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.
Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, in undivided Yugoslavia.
Which prayer did Mother Teresa want to start with and why?
Ans. Mother Teresa wanted to start her speech with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Though the prayer was composed 500 years ago, it still remains relevant as it focuses on the suffering and problem faced by people till today.
Why do Christians pray the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi?
Ans. Christians pray the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi as it is very fitting for each one of us.
Who is the son of God? Whom did God give his son to?
Ans. Jesus is the Son of God. God gave his son to Virgin Mary.
Who was Jesus? Why did he appear on earth?
Ans. According to Mother Teresa, Jesus was the son of God. He came to the earth as a saviour of mankind and to spread the message of love among men. God loved us and gave us his son.
As soon as Jesus came in Virgin Mary’s life where did she go to give the good news?
As soon as Jesus came in Virgin Mary’s life, she went to give the good news to her cousin, Elizabeth.
How was Jesus different from a common man?
Ans. God gave us His son Jesus and being God, according to Mother Teresa, he became man in all things like us except sin. Jesus announced that he had come to give us peace and love.