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“The Queen of Heaven informed him: “Wonder not that until now you [St. Dominic] have obtained so little fruit by your labors; you have spent them on a barren soil, not yet watered with the dew of divine grace. When God willed to renew the face of the earth, he began by sending down on it the…” quote by Donald H. Calloway
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““The Queen of Heaven informed him: “Wonder not that until now you [St. Dominic] have obtained so little fruit by your labors; you have spent them on a barren soil, not yet watered with the dew of divine grace. When God willed to renew the face of the earth, he began by sending down on it the fertilizing rain of the Angelic Salutation. Therefore, preach my Psalter.”1””

Donald H. Calloway

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Patience is needed when labor yields little; divine grace must first be invited before fruitful work can begin.

In simple terms: Work may be barren until grace arrives.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine inspiration before expecting results.

Themes

spirituality patience faith

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advisory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • missionary work
  • personal prayer
  • religious teaching

Key Concepts

divine grace fruitful labor spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one recognize the moment grace is present?
  • What practices invite divine assistance?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone cannot guarantee success without effort.

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