The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of allowing divine love to flow through us to others, especially during Christmas.
Mother Teresa's quote highlights that the spirit of Christmas is not limited to a specific time of year but is instead a continuous act of love and kindness. By allowing God's love to express itself through our actions towards others, we embody the true essence of compassion and generosity, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the holiday's core values throughout our lives.
Themes
LoveCompassionKindnessServiceChristmas
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about kindness leading up to the holidays.
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