Why did Mother Teresa never marry?

That day of 1928

It is said that since she was young, Teresa was inclined towards spirituality and social welfare. She was very involved in everything, including prayer. When 12-year-old Anies reached Vitina’s Black Madonna Shrine to pray on 15 August 1928, she decided that she would work in Bengal like other missionaries. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)

Learned English and came to India at a young age

Sticking to her decision, Aneez left home at the age of 18. She learned English from the Sisters of Loreto. In 1929, she came to India, where she started teaching school while living in Darjeeling and also learned the Bengali language.

In 1931, she took her first religious vows and chose the Spanish name Teresa, inspired by the nun Therese of Lisieux.

Her motive was different from that of ordinary women

How could a woman who had pledged to dedicate herself to humanity at the age of just 12 think of starting a family like any other woman? Teresa was always trying to find ways to help the poor, the sad and the sick. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)

She believed she would be distracted

According to the information, Teresa, who was dedicated to her mission, felt that if she got married or started a family, she would be distracted from her real purpose. Only one relationship mattered to her and that was her relationship with God.