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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If you are hungry to hear the voice of God, you will hear. To hear, you have to cut out all other things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hearing God's voice requires focused attention and the removal of distractions.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of deepening one's spiritual connection by prioritizing the desire to hear from God above all else. It suggests that true understanding and spiritual insight come when we intentionally seek silence and remove the cacophony of everyday life that can drown out divine guidance.
Themes
HungerVoiceGodSilenceDistractions
In practice
Example use cases
In a spiritual retreat, this quote can inspire participants to focus on silent reflection.
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