I once thought that would be the consummation of all…
““I once thought that would be the consummation of all joy—to be united by a bond of love—to be lost in His presence there as if nothing else mattered. "And now—there is much more. Instead of myself and my Christ and my love and my prayer, there is the might of a prayer stronger than thunder and milder than the flight of doves rising up from the Priest who is the Center of every priest, shaking the foundations of the universe and lifting up—me, Host, altar, sanctuary, people, church, abbey, forest, cities, continents, seas and worlds to God and plunging everything into Him.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Spiritual union expands beyond self, merging personal identity with a divine, all‑encompassing love.
In simple terms: Love becomes a universal, powerful force.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity with the divine beyond personal desire.
Themes
spirituality
union
divine love
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
mystical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- contemplative practice
- community worship
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrendering self to a higher purpose mean for you?
- How can divine love inspire tangible action?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing personal identity or agency.