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 begin each day with holy Mass, receiving Jesus hidden under the appearance of a simple piece of bread. Then I go out into the streets and I find the same Jesus hidden in the dying destitute, the AIDS patients, the lepers, the abandoned children, the hungry, and the homeless. It's the same Jesus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of seeing the divine in everyone, especially those who are suffering.
Mother Teresa emphasizes that the act of receiving communion each day is not just a religious ritual but also a call to action. By acknowledging the presence of Jesus in the marginalized and suffering individuals in society, she urges us to recognize the dignity and worth of all people, regardless of their circumstances, and to act with compassion and love towards them.
Themes
CompassionServiceFaithLoveHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about community service and the importance of helping those in need.
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