He's Put The Whole World In Her Hands: Quotations by Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Summary: Inspiring from front to back cover!
Review: HE'S PUT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HER HANDS

Silhouette Paper-cuttings by Dan Paulos Quotations by Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Ignatius Press, 128 pp. $21.95 cloth

At first glance HE'S PUT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HER HANDS appears to be a beautiful coffee-table book. It is that, but much more! The juxtaposition of Dan Paulos' stunning paper-cuttings with Mother Teresa's inspiring words makes this book a meditative journey into both Mary's life and our own.

Paulos' meticulous artistry breathes life and vibrancy into these black and white silhouettes. An American Catholic, his work was inspired by his mentor, the late Dominican Sister Mary Jean Dorcy. He sent a copy of his first book, a collaboration with Sister Mary Jean, to Mother Teresa and she accepted his proposal that they collaborate on this work.

The sixty-three pieces in this volume focus on the life of Mary. "Mary, Mother of God, was the first disciple of Jesus," Paulos says. "She was perfectly open to God's will and continues even now, to be a responsive model for all people." His depiction of the Virgin includes not only the key moments of her life recorded in scripture, but also many traditional and contemporary visions of her life and ongoing role in the Church. Among these are beautiful pieces such as "MARY'S LAST AUTUMN" - "APACHE MADONNA" and "MADONNA OF THE SLAUGHTERED JEWS."

Paulos spent three years researching Mother Teresa's quotations, matching them to his art work. Together they portray a deep love for the Blessed Mother and mirror her compassion for all people and her special concern for the poor. Mother Teresa's words have been rendered in beautiful calligraphy by twenty-four different calligraphers. The variety of their styles allow each quote to speak powerfully and uniquely.

This books was also translated into Japanese and published by Don Bosco Press in Tokyo. It later was translated into Italian, and was published by the Vatican.

H! E'S PUT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HER HANDS is a wonderful book for prayerful reflection - and would be a treasured gift to a friend.