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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You can pray while you work. Work doesn't stop prayer and prayer doesn't stop work. It requires only that small raising of the mind to him: I love you God, I trust you, I believe in you, I need you now. Small things like that. They are wonderful prayers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Work and prayer can coexist harmoniously, enhancing both activities.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes that prayer does not have to be a separate act from work; rather, the two can complement each other. Simple acknowledgments and expressions of faith can be integrated into our daily tasks, serving as powerful forms of prayer that reconnect us with our spirituality and purpose, even in the midst of busyness.
Themes
PrayerWorkFaithActionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
During a busy workday, I remember that small prayers can help me stay grounded.
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