I will be John the Baptist to Jesus.

Last night I tried to remember everything you told me, and I could only recall one thing: that I belong only to God. Because the sisters are not mine – they too belong only to Him – I will be a John the Baptist for Jesus. I will rejoice, for the Bridegroom has His bride, Jesus has the love of my sisters.

(Mother Teresa, letter to Father Neuner, February 25, 1963)