Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima, born Mary Grace on January 29, 1858, in Chennai, was raised in a home glowing with faith and compassion; though she lost her mother early, her father's wisdom, warmth, and commitment to education shaped her into a woman of extraordinary purpose. At the age of 28, she stepped into a new chapter in Alleppey (Kerala), taking charge of a struggling school run by Carmelite priests, and with her dynamic spirit and unwavering dedication, she turned it into a thriving hub of learning and hope, before embracing God's call and being professed in 1884, receiving the name Sr. Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. In 1887, she was entrusted with a profound mission in Ernakulam—to uplift the poor, empower the marginalized, and bring dignity to the forgotten—and with remarkable courage, she founded the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST) on April 24, 1887, her compassion soon making her a mother to the voiceless, the abandoned, and the suffering. Within just fifteen years, her boundless love and fearless service transformed the CSST congregation into a powerful force of social transformation, nurturing communities through education, healing, and heartfelt outreach, as she championed what she called a **"civilization of love."** Her earthly journey ended on September 12, 1902, in a tragic train accident; yet her mission did not stop, and the tiny seed she planted has blossomed into a vibrant network of 120+ institutions across India and abroad—schools, colleges, hospitals, social action centres, and homes of hope for the vulnerable. Today, her radiant legacy continues to inspire Mount Carmel School, Mariapura, and her life reminds us that education becomes extraordinary when it is infused with love, service, courage, and a vision that lifts humanity.