Adam Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
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“Before the coming of Jesus Christ, men fled away from God and, being attached to the earth, refused to unite themselves to their Creator. But the loving God has drawn them to Himself by the bonds of love, as He promised by the prophet Osee [Hosea]: "I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bonds of love" (11:4). These bonds are the benefits, the lights, the calls to His love, the promises of Paradise which He makes to us, but above all, the gift which He has bestowed upon us of Jesus Christ in the Sacrifice of the Cross and in the Sacrament of the Altar...”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Sermon, Alphonsus Liguori, 18th century Catholic teaching
Before Christ, humanity was distant from God, but divine love draws people toward salvation through Christ’s sacrifice
In simple terms: God’s love pulls humanity toward salvation via Christ’s sacrifice
Key Takeaway
Seek the love that leads to divine union
Themes
theology
salvation
divine love
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- spiritual formation
- church liturgy
- missionary work
Key Concepts
covenant theology
sacramental theology
biblical prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine love manifest in your life?
- What practices deepen your connection to Christ?
A Different Perspective
Human free will can resist divine draw; love is not universally felt or accepted
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