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It was Mary who first adored the Incarnate Word. He was in…

“It was Mary who first adored the Incarnate Word. He was in her womb, and no one on earth knew of it. Oh! how well was our Lord served in Mary's virginal womb! Never has He found a ciborium, a golden vase more precious or purer than was Mary's womb! Mary's adoration was more pleasing to Him than…” quote by Peter Julian Eymard
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“It was Mary who first adored the Incarnate Word. He was in her womb, and no one on earth knew of it. Oh! how well was our Lord served in Mary's virginal womb! Never has He found a ciborium, a golden vase more precious or purer than was Mary's womb! Mary's adoration was more pleasing to Him than that of all the Angels. The Lord 'hath set His tabernacle in the sun,' says the Psalmist. The sun is Mary's heart," and "Mary is the aurora of the beautiful Sun of Justice.”

Peter Julian Eymard

About This Quote

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

Mary’s womb is portrayed as the most sacred vessel, surpassing even angels in reverence for Christ.

In simple terms: Mary’s womb is the holiest place for Christ.

Key Takeaway

Honor and cherish the sanctity of Mary’s role.

Themes

devotion reverence spirituality

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

theological devotional

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • liturgical reflection
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

sacredness incarnation veneration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing Mary’s womb as sacred affect personal faith?
  • What does this reverence teach about humility?
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