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 see Jesus in every human being. I say to myself, this is hungry Jesus, I must feed him. This is sick Jesus. This one has leprosy or gangrene; I must wash him and tend to him. I serve becuase I love Jesus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of seeing the divine in all humanity and serving others with love and compassion.
Mother Teresa's quote reflects her profound belief that every person embodies a part of Jesus, prompting us to treat them with the same love and care that we would offer to Christ himself. She suggests that acts of kindness and support are not just acts of charity, but rather expressions of our love for Jesus, highlighting compassion and service as fundamental to one's faith.
Themes
HumanityCompassionServiceLoveJesus
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a charity event to inspire volunteers.
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