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
Mother TeresaRead
Today, if we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other-that man, that woman, that child is my brother or my sister. If everyone could see the image of God in his neighbor, do you think we would still need tanks and generals?
Interpretation
Unity and compassion are essential for peace.
Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of recognizing our shared humanity and interconnectedness. By seeing each other as brothers and sisters and acknowledging the divine image within everyone, we can foster peace and harmony, moving beyond the need for violence and conflict.
In practice
During a community meeting focused on social issues, this quote can inspire people to foster unity.
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 poets are only the interpreters of the gods.
A saint is a person who behaves decently in a shockingly indecent society.
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He who is only just is cruel; who Upon the earth would live were all judged justly?
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