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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The more we can give in our silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Silent prayer enhances our capacity to contribute actively in life.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the connection between spiritual practice and real-world actions. It suggests that the depth of our internal reflections and silent prayers can cultivate a greater capacity for generosity and positive action in our daily lives, reinforcing the idea that inner strength and spirituality fuel outward kindness and service to others.
Themes
PrayerGivingActionServiceGenerosity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service and giving back, you might say, 'As Mother Teresa wisely stated, the more we can give in our silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life.'
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