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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Love cannot remain by itself - it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service. Whatever form we are, able or disabled, rich or poor, it is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing; a lifelong sharing of love with others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is meaningful only when expressed through actions of service to others.
This quote emphasizes that love is not merely a feeling but requires expression through actions that benefit others. It suggests that the true measure of love lies not in grand deeds or material contributions, but in the depth of love infused in every act we perform, regardless of our circumstances or abilities.
Themes
LoveServiceActionKindnessGiving
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a charity event to inspire volunteers.
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