This may sound like heresy, but it is the greatest truth!…
“This may sound like heresy, but it is the greatest truth! It is more difficult to let God love us, than to love Him! The best way to love Him in return is to open our hearts and let Him love us. Let Him draw close to us and feel Him close to us. This is really very difficult: letting ourselves be loved by Him. And that is perhaps what we need to ask today in the Mass: 'Lord, I want to love You, but teach me the difficult science, the difficult habit of letting myself be loved by You, to feel You close and feel Your tenderness ! May the Lord give us this grace.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The core message is that allowing oneself to be loved by God is harder than loving God, and we must pray for the grace to receive His love fully.
In simple terms: Let God love you; it’s harder than loving Him.
Key Takeaway
Seek grace to accept divine love.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual direction
- mass reflection
Key Concepts
theology
divine love
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice receiving love?
- What habits help you stay open to divine tenderness?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the need for personal responsibility in love.