We turn toward the Man Crucified of Jerusalem, toward the…
““We turn toward the Man Crucified of Jerusalem, toward the Man Crucified of Rome, toward His truth abandoned and betrayed; we say to Him: "I believe You, I adore You, and I accept to be trampled underfoot as You were, and mocked as You were; I wish to die with You! . . . " When we say such a thing, the world is conquered. It will never be conquered any other way. In no other way will we ever wrest its weapons out of its hands, in order to transfigure and sanctify them by turning them over to the silencing of all blaspheming and the removing of every obstacle between the little ones of this world and eternal truth. For all men must know and pronounce these words, the "I believe" which alone can deliver the world; the "Thy kingdom come" which calls down eternal peace.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Professing deep belief and surrender can spiritually empower individuals and transform societies.
In simple terms: Faith and surrender bring profound change.
Embrace sincere belief to inspire change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Personal prayer
- community worship
- activist movements
- social reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in social justice?
- Can belief alone change the world?
May overlook practical solutions and pluralism.