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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Try to put in the hearts of your children a love for home. Make them long to be with their families. So much sin could be avoided if our people really loved their homes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Encouraging a love for home fosters strong familial bonds and can prevent wrongdoing.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of instilling a sense of love and belonging to one's home and family in children. It suggests that when individuals feel a deep attachment to their homes, they are less likely to stray into negative behavior, highlighting the protective power of familial affection and values in guiding one's life choices.
Themes
FamilyLoveHomeValuesChildren
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community values, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of nurturing family ties.
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