Fall Quote by Arthur Middleton
“The Incarnation is the medicine of the soul, undoing the Fall and bringing man to the Tree of Life, and the office of a priest is to administer this medicine in the sacraments.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: "The Sacramental Life", 1998
The Incarnation heals the soul, reversing the Fall; priests deliver this through sacraments.
In simple terms: Incarnation heals; priests administer via sacraments.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual healing.
Themes
theology
spirituality
redemption
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- counseling
- faith education
Key Concepts
sacramentology
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do sacraments aid personal growth?
- What role does personal effort play?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on sacraments may neglect personal responsibility.
![“For He is in the midst of us day and night [in the Blessed Sacrament]; He dwells in us with the fullness of grace and truth. He raises the level of morals, fosters virtue, comforts the sorrowful, strengthens the weak and stirs up all those who draw near to Him to imitate Him, so that they may…” quote by Pope Paul VI](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/69e/pope-paul-vi-7633_blessed_for-he-is-in-the-midst-of-us-day-and-nig_2270000.jpg)
