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Gentle Jesu, Mary’s son, be thine the wounds that heal our…

“Gentle Jesu, Mary’s son, be thine the wounds that heal our wounding. Press thy bloody scars to ours that thy dear blood may flow in us and cleanse our sin. Be thou in us and we in thee that Godric, Gillian, Ailrod, Mouse and thou may be a woundless one at last. And even Reginald if thy great mercy…” quote by Frederick Buechner
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““Gentle Jesu, Mary’s son, be thine the wounds that heal our wounding. Press thy bloody scars to ours that thy dear blood may flow in us and cleanse our sin. Be thou in us and we in thee that Godric, Gillian, Ailrod, Mouse and thou may be a woundless one at last. And even Reginald if thy great mercy reach so far. In God’s name Godric prays. Amen.””

Frederick Buechner

About This Quote

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

A plea for divine healing, asking Christ to share his wounds to cleanse sin and bring wholeness to the speaker and loved ones.

In simple terms: Ask Christ to heal us and cleanse our sins.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual renewal through divine sacrifice.

Themes

faith healing redemption

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

spiritual prayerful

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • confessional worship
  • seeking forgiveness

Key Concepts

sacrifice grace intercession

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embody the healing you seek?
  • What does surrendering to divine grace look like?
A Different Perspective

Divine healing may not address practical problems directly.

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