Acknowledge Quote by Avery Dulles
“The Church therefore has one inescapable task: To lift up Christ. When she seeks to lift herself up she becomes weak, but when she acknowledges her own weakness and proclaims her Lord, she is strong.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Catholic Church Teaching, 1975
True strength comes from acknowledging weakness and relying on Christ, not self‑exaltation.
In simple terms: Strength through humility and faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility, trust Christ.
Themes
humility
faith
spiritual strength
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- leadership
- counseling
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in leadership?
- How can faith support personal weakness?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical self‑advocacy.
