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How is it that we do not die of love in seeing that God…

“How is it that we do not die of love in seeing that God Himself could do no more than shed His divine blood for us drop by drop? When as man He was preparing for death, He made Himself our food in order to give us life. God becomes food, bread for his creatures. Is this not enough to make us die…” quote by Teresa of Avila
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“How is it that we do not die of love in seeing that God Himself could do no more than shed His divine blood for us drop by drop? When as man He was preparing for death, He made Himself our food in order to give us life. God becomes food, bread for his creatures. Is this not enough to make us die of love?”

Teresa of Avila

About This Quote

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

Divine love is presented as a sacrificial offering that sustains humanity, inviting believers to love God passionately.

In simple terms: God's love is given like food that sustains us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace divine love fully.

Themes

spirituality sacrifice devotion

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • contemplative meditation
  • ritual worship

Key Concepts

mysticism theology redemptive love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience divine love daily?
  • What does "die of love" mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized beyond human capacity.

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