Done Quote by Adrienne von Speyr
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“Her [Mary's] motherhood extends beyond view. In the will of the Son, she becomes at once mother and maid: sheltering him, but sheltered in him, forming him, but formed by him ... When she pronounces the words: 'Be it done to me according to thy word', the Mother conceives the mystery from the Trinity, in order to give it to the Son. The Son gives the word back to the Trinity by giving everything he has back to the Father in the Spirit. Then, after the Father has received it again, it is distributed to mankind by means of that extravagant expansioning-the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Writings of Adrienne von Speyr, 20th century Catholic mysticism
The passage describes Mary’s role as both mother and servant in the divine mystery, linking the Trinity, Eucharist, and Holy Spirit in a cycle of giving and receiving.
In simple terms: Mary is both mother and servant in the divine mystery, connecting Trinity and Eucharist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the reciprocal nature of divine love.
Themes
theology
mysticism
Trinity
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- Eucharistic worship
- personal reflection on divine mystery
Key Concepts
sacramental theology
incarnation
spiritual reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Mary as both mother and servant affect your spiritual practice?
- What does the reciprocal giving in the Trinity mean for you?
A Different Perspective
The language is dense and may be inaccessible without theological background.
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