The world was shocked when the letters of Mother Teresa were published
last year for the first time. The media focused attention at once on the
unexpected phenomenon of darkness in the life of the saint, the
astonishing revelation that, for decades, Mother Teresa had struggled
mightily with belief in God. To some, this seemed to lend support to the
arguments of the "new atheists." But what we are offered in this
beautiful book is, at last, a serious grappling with the deeper meaning
of her darkness, a work of sharp and unusual insight, written by someone
who knew her.
In this intimate look at her "private writings," Paul Murray illumines
the meaning of a life which is only now beginning to be understood.
"I Loved Jesus in the Night" is one priest's compelling account of
meeting with the saint of Calcutta. Sharing anecdotes and first-hand
experiences, Paul Murray offers a glimpse into why Mother Teresa could
declare, in one of her letters, that if ever she were to "become a
saint," she would surely be one of "darkness."
This very personal yet powerful book is an attempt to come to terms with
the dark night experiences endured by Mother Teresa in the light of the
Gospel and the mystical teachings of St John of the Cross. And something
else as well...revelations of Mother Teresa's sense of humor!
