Blessed mother Quote by Bernard of Clairvaux
“Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son.”
About This Quote
The passage argues that honoring the Mother amplifies the Son’s glory, emphasizing that praise for one reflects on the other.
In simple terms: Honoring the Mother also honors the Son.
Key Takeaway
Praise both mother and son equally.
Themes
theology
honor
interconnectedness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- church sermons
- theological studies
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
marian devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does honoring one figure affect your view of the other?
- Can reverence be balanced without conflating identities?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual distinctions between mother and son in some contexts.
