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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We must have a real living determination to reach holiness. ''I will be a saint'' means I will despoil myself of all that is not God; I will strip my heart of all created things; I will live in poverty and detachment; I will renounce my will, my inclinations, my whims and fancies, and make make myself a willing slave to the will of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True holiness requires a deep commitment to renounce worldly desires and align one's will with God's.
In this quote, Mother Teresa emphasizes the profound resolve needed to attain holiness. She illustrates that declaring an intention to become a saint involves significant sacrifices, including letting go of material possessions, desires, and personal inclinations. This path demands a complete alignment with God's will, underscoring the depth of commitment one must have in the pursuit of spiritual purity and selflessness.
Themes
HolinessDeterminationSelflessnessSpiritualitySacrifice
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about selflessness, one might quote this to inspire congregants to prioritize spiritual devotion.
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