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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Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of spiritual nourishment and connection to divine love through the Eucharist.
Mother Teresa highlights that Jesus provides spiritual sustenance akin to bread, essential for nurturing love and life within us. She encourages individuals seeking to deepen their capacity to love to return to the Eucharist and spend time in Adoration, as this connection fosters growth in love and spiritual life.
Themes
JesusEucharistLoveAdorationSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
During a homily, the priest quoted Mother Teresa to inspire parishioners to deepen their sacramental life.
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