"Spiritual motherhood is not an indiscriminate gift of self as if a woman has to give and give and give to whoever asks of her.  A spiritual mother helps others grow into wholeness, not dependency.  She nurtures the emotional, moral, cultural, and spiritual life of others so they can make a fuller gift of self to God and others, not so they can be irresponsible and self-indulgent.  Sometimes the best thing a spiritual mother can do is say 'no.'" -- Katrina Zeno
 
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