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    Was Agnes Gonxa Bojaxhiu inspired by any particular individual when she chose to be called Mother Theresa?

    Question #56052. Asked by shady shaker. (Mar 19 05 6:35 AM)


    gmackematix

    		It was after Therese of Lisieux.
    http://www.geocities.com/Paris/LeftBank/9352/motherteresa.html

    Mar 19 05, 8:40 AM
    gmackematix

    		And here is more on the saint herself:
    http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintt02.htm

    Mar 19 05, 8:42 AM
    robboy

    		Mother Teresa was honoring two saints, Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux. She also dropped the aitch.

    Mar 19 05, 8:50 AM
    robboy

    		http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Teresa/WhoWasTeresa.asp

    Mar 19 05, 9:02 AM

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