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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Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By transforming that faith into living acts of love, we put ourselves in contact with God Himself, with Jesus our Lord.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith leads to love, and love is expressed through acts of service.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of translating one's faith into tangible actions of love. By actively serving others, we not only express our love but also deepen our connection with God and embody the teachings of Jesus, illustrating that true faith is lived out through service to others.
Themes
FaithLoveServiceActionGod
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, to emphasize the importance of helping those in need.
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