2. The shocking news that Mother Teresa and the Sisters of
Charity are accused of child trafficking is disheartening.
As the old nun listens to the Archbishop and the official
from the Indian government, she realizes that the
orphanage, and all of God’s work under their
direction, will be stopped if the missing child’s file is not
found.
3. After a thorough search and the deadline quickly
approaching, Mother Teresa realizes that prayer is her only
solution to the problem. As a result, she enlists the help of
Anna’s prayer circle that encompasses people all over the
world, asking them to “…storm the gates of heaven.” Once
again, God is faithful to His promises, “If you believe, you will
receive whatever you ask in prayer.” (Matthew 21:22 NIV).
Within a short time, Sister Amrita steps forward, admitting that
she has falsified the documents and taken the missing file.
4. Certainly, there is power in prayer. Not only does it need to be a
part of our lives in time of crisis, but on a daily basis, too. The Bible
promises that we can move the heart of God through prayer. The
scriptures also encourage us to “pray without ceasing.” When we
do this, our communication
with God becomes as natural as breathing. And, life becomes
exciting as we see the hand of God in our lives. If you haven’t
experienced this daily walk with Him, try it. You might try keeping a
prayer journal to record your thoughts and requests. It’s an
experience that will bring you joy . . . and amazing answers.
5. Questions:
Father Van Exem and Mother Teresa are called before the
Archbishop.
• What is Mother Teresa’s reaction to the inspector’s news
that a child is missing?
• Why does she refuse to cast suspicion on any of her helpers?
6. • After searching for the file of the missing child, to no
avail, what action does Mother Teresa take to help
locate the information?
• What does this demonstrate about her belief in the
power of prayer?