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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I trust that God wouldn't give me more than I can handle. I just wish he didn't have such faith in me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the belief that challenges are given based on one's strength, while humorously expressing the wish for fewer challenges.
Mother Teresa's quote conveys a profound trust in divine wisdom regarding personal challenges. It emphasizes that the burdens one faces are matched by their capacity to endure them, yet it also reveals a humorous exasperation at the extent of faith that the divine seems to have in one's ability to cope. The quote suggests a blend of faith, resilience, and the human tendency to desire ease amid life's trials.
Themes
TrustChallengesFaithEnduranceHumor
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire resilience in challenging times.
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