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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To students: I pray that all those young people who have graduated, do not carry just a piece of paper with them but that they carry with them love, peace and joy. That they become the sunshine of God's love to our people, the hope of eternal happiness and the burning flame of love wherever they go. That they become carriers of God's love. That they be able to give what they have received. For they have received not to keep, but to share.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages graduates to embody love and positivity, sharing their gifts with the world.
Mother Teresa emphasizes that graduation should not just signify an academic achievement but also a responsibility to spread love, peace, and joy. She calls for graduates to be beacons of hope and to actively share their kindness and compassion with others, reflecting the love they have received rather than keeping it to themselves.
Themes
GraduationLovePeaceJoyServiceSharingKindness
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation ceremony, this quote can inspire students to think beyond their degrees.
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