Gods will Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
“Jesus is the mediator of justice; Mary obtains for us grace; for, as St. Bernard, St. Bonaventure, St. Bernardine of Siena, St. Germanus, St. Antoninus, and others say, it is the will of God to dispense through the hands of Mary whatever graces he is pleased to bestow upon us. With God, the prayers of the saints are the prayers of His friends, but the prayers of Mary are the prayers of His mother.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Theologia Moralis, 1743
Mary acts as a divine conduit, mediating God's grace to humanity through her intercession.
In simple terms: Mary is a channel for God's grace.
Key Takeaway
Seek Mary's intercession for divine help.
Themes
faith
intercession
grace
divine will
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- spiritual guidance
- catholic devotion
Key Concepts
theology
mediators
soteriology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Mary's role complement personal prayer?
- What balance should be struck between divine and human mediation?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on Mary may neglect personal responsibility in faith.
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