May 7

I feel Indian to the most profound depths of my soul. The Missionaries of Charity share in their way of dressing, the way of life of the poorest in this world. Of course India needs technicians, skilled men, economists, doctors, nurses for her development. She needs plans and a general co-ordinated action. Meanwhile, people have to live, they have to be given food to eat, be taken care of and dressed. Our field of work is the present India. While these needs continue, our work will continue.