Did Mother Teresa come from a wealthy family?

Answer 1

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Mother Teresa was poor as a result of her accomplishments because she spent most/all of her money on the Missionaries of Charity. Roman Catholic Answer Mother Teresa was a religious under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. She was materially poor - the Sisters are not permitted to own anything, not even the habit that they wear. But she was rich in God's love and in charity, she was rich in the things that count, the only things that you can take to the next world.

Answer 2

She did not come from a wealthy family but her father did do well enough in his businesses so the family could live quite comfortably. However, when he died, the family quickly became almost destitute.

Answer 3

Although Mother Teresa had no personal possessions, relying on the order that she founded for her needs and wants, she lived a comfortable life and faced few personal hardships. She used first-class air travel when she travelled the world, as she frequently did. When Mother Teresa began to suffer heart problems and age-related illnesses, she sought medical treatment at renowned medical clinics in the United States, Europe, and India although, according to Meg Greene (Mother Teresa: A Biography), the poor in the facilities that the Missionaries of Charity operated could not receive even basic treatment. Even her bedroom in the order's Motherhouse had been specially fitted out with costly and sophisticated cardiac equipment because of her heart condition. Mother Teresa had a fulfilling role, met famous people, was praised and adored around the world, and lived well.