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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Prayer in action is love, love in action is service.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer and love are essential to serving others.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the interconnectedness of prayer, love, and service. It suggests that true love manifests itself through actions, particularly in serving others, and that prayer fuels this love, making service a vital expression of both spiritual and emotional commitment to humanity.
Themes
PrayerLoveServiceAction
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community engagement, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of serving others.
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