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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Souls of prayer are souls of great silence
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the profound connection between prayer and inner peace.
Mother Teresa's quote suggests that true spirituality and the ability to connect with the divine require deep silence and reflection. It implies that in moments of silence, people can find clarity, tranquility, and a greater understanding of their spiritual selves, allowing them to engage in meaningful prayer.
Themes
PrayerSilenceSpiritualityPeaceReflection
In practice
Example use cases
In a spiritual retreat, this quote could be used to encourage participants to embrace silence.
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