How can it be other than right to worship the Body of the…
“How can it be other than right to worship the Body of the Lord, all-holy and all-reverend as it is, announced as it was by the archangel Gabriel, formed by the Holy Spirit, and made the Vesture of the Word? It was at any rate a bodily hand that the Word stretched out to raise her that was sick of a fever (Mk. 1:31): a human voice that He uttered to raise Lazarus - the dead (Jn. 11:43); and, once again, stretching out His hands upon the Cross, He overthrew the prince of the power of the air, that now works (Eph. 2:2) in the sons of disobedience, and made the way clear for us into the heavens.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Worship of Christ's physical body reflects belief in His divine mission and power over death.
In simple terms: Worship Christ's body as holy.
Key Takeaway
Honor the physical presence of the divine.
Themes
theology
worship
redemption
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church liturgy
- personal devotion
- artistic representation
Key Concepts
incarnation
sacredness
spiritual authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bodily worship shape your faith?
- What does the body symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Physical worship may conflict with abstract theological views.