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Our soul, like Mary's body, is to receive God Himself if…

“Our soul, like Mary's body, is to receive God Himself if only we, like her, believe, consent and receive; if only we speak her truly magic word fiat, "let it be." It is the creative word, the word God used to create the universe.” quote by Peter Kreeft
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“Our soul, like Mary's body, is to receive God Himself if only we, like her, believe, consent and receive; if only we speak her truly magic word fiat, "let it be." It is the creative word, the word God used to create the universe.”

Peter Kreeft

About This Quote

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

He likens the soul to Mary’s receptivity, urging belief and consent to receive God’s creative word.

In simple terms: The soul receives God when we believe and speak “let it be”.

Key Takeaway

Believe, consent, and speak the creative word.

Themes

faith receptivity creation

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • spiritual counseling
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology spirituality divine word

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you practice receptive faith?
  • What does “let it be” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Belief alone may not guarantee divine encounter without action.

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