The Queen of Heaven informed him: “Wonder not that until…
““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””
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.
Seek divine inspiration before expecting results.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal prayer
- religious teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one recognize the moment grace is present?
- What practices invite divine assistance?
Faith alone cannot guarantee success without effort.