John Kavanaugh, a brilliant ethicist, went to live for three months in Mother Teresa’s ‘House of the Dying’ in Calcutta on a personal pilgrimage to find guidance and a clear vision for the rest of his life. On his very first morning, Mother Teresa asked Kavanaugh, as she asked everyone, ‘What can I do for you?’ He requested that she pray for him. So she asked him what, specifically, he would like her to pray about. Without hesitation, Kavanaugh, who had travelled thousands of miles on his quest, replied, ‘Please pray that I get clarity for the future.’ ‘No!’ retorted Mother Teresa
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