"我们绝不能把普世教会的怀抱缩小成一个保护我们平庸的巢穴。"
— Pope Francis
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Simplified Meaning:
Imagine a big, inclusive group that welcomes everyone, like a church. This group is meant to inspire us to be the best we can be and support each other in doing good things. The quote is saying we shouldn't use the group's kindness as an excuse to settle for doing the bare minimum. For example, if you join a sports team, you shouldn't just sit on the bench and not try to improve, thinking it's enough to be part of the team. Instead, you should take advantage of the support and opportunities to get better. In life, this means using the love and help we receive to strive for excellence, rather than just getting by with mediocre effort.
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