There is so much deep contradiction in my soul. Such deep…
“There is so much deep contradiction in my soul. Such deep longing for God - so deep that it is painful - a suffering continual - and yet not wanted by God - repulsed - empty - no faith - no love - no zeal. Souls hold no attraction - Heaven means nothing - to me it looks like an empty place - the thought of it means nothing to me and yet this torturing longing for God. Pray for me please that I keep smiling at Him in spite of everything. For I am only His - so He has every right over me. I am perfectly happy to be nobody even to God. . . . Your devoted child in J.C. M. Teresa”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The writer expresses intense yearning for divine connection, feeling both longing and emptiness, yet remains devoted despite doubt.
In simple terms: Deep spiritual yearning mixed with doubt.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith while acknowledging struggle.
Themes
faith
longing
doubt
devotion
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal crisis
- seeking meaning
- religious practice
Key Concepts
existential crisis
theology
spiritual emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What sustains faith amid profound doubt?
- How can one find meaning when divine longing feels empty?
A Different Perspective
The paradox may cause despair without guidance.