History Daily Mother Teresa Arrives in India
Jan 6, 2026
Explore the transformative journey of Agnes as she arrives in Calcutta, inspired to serve the sick and poor. Discover her training and the significant moment that led her to become Mother Teresa. The podcast reveals the political tensions in India during her early years and her vision on a train that ignited her mission. Learn about the founding of the Missionaries of Charity, her global humanitarian efforts that earned her a Nobel Prize, and the ongoing impact of her legacy in India.
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Rescue In Beirut Under Fire
- Mother Teresa personally comforted and evacuated children from a shell-damaged hospital in Beirut amid sniping risks.
- She handed out food, hugs, and assurances while leading a Red Cross evacuation effort.
Arrival That Defined A Life
- Mother Teresa's global reputation for service began with her arrival in India on January 6, 1929.
- Her lifelong public image stems from decades of hands-on care for the sick and poor.
Young Agnes Arrives In Calcutta
- Nineteen-year Agnes (later Teresa) stepped off a chaotic Calcutta pier, anxious and excited about a new life in India.
- She had survived wartime loss in Skopje and joined the Sisters of Loretto after training in Ireland.