Beloved Quote by Angela of Foligno
“There is neither father, nor mother, nor son, nor any other person whatsoever who can embrace the object beloved with so great a love as that wherewith God embraceth the soul.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Writing: The Book of the Holy Virgin, 13th century, Christian mysticism
Divine love surpasses all human relationships; only God can fully embrace the soul with ultimate love.
In simple terms: God’s love is the deepest possible.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual communion with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
divine love
humility
faith
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- contemplative meditation
- spiritual direction
- religious study
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love God fully?
- How can we experience divine embrace?
A Different Perspective
Human love is limited compared to divine love.
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