Over every living thing which is to spring up, to grow, to…
“Over every living thing which is to spring up, to grow, to flower, to ripen during this day say again the words: This is my Body. And over every death-force which waits in readiness to corrode, to wither, to cut down, speak again your commanding words which express the supreme mystery of faith: This is my Blood.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Every living thing should affirm its divine nature, while confronting death with faith’s mystery.
In simple terms: Affirm life and face death through faith.
Live fully and meet mortality with belief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- rituals
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does daily affirmation affect your view of mortality?
- Can faith truly counteract death’s inevitability?
Faith may not resolve all existential dread.