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“Prayer is the mortar that holds our house together.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Prayer is the mortar that holds our house together.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1979

Prayer is likened to mortar, the essential binding agent that maintains the strength and unity of a household.

In simple terms: Prayer holds family together.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate prayerful unity.

Themes

faith family spirituality

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • marriage counseling
  • church services
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

metaphor foundation community

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer influence your daily actions?
  • What other 'mortars' hold your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on prayer may neglect practical action.

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