Angel Quote by Angela of Foligno
“So great was my joy in God that I took no heed of looking at the angels and the saints, because all their goodness and all their beauty was from Him and in Him.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Spiritual correspondence, Angela of Foligno, 1629
My joy in God eclipses all else; I ignore angels and saints because all goodness and beauty originate from Him.
In simple terms: Joy in God makes other spiritual symbols unnecessary.
Key Takeaway
Focus on divine source of all beauty.
Themes
spirituality
joy
divine
humility
Mood
devotional
reflective
Type
mystical
religious
When to use this quote
- Personal prayer
- meditative reading
- community worship
- ethical living
Key Concepts
Mysticism
theology of grace
inner contemplation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing solely on God affect your spiritual practice?
- Can appreciation of saints coexist with divine focus?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting other spiritual figures may limit broader perspective.
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