Bears Quote by Bernard of Clairvaux
“"My burden is light," said the blessed Redeemer, a light burden indeed, which carries him that bears it. I have looked through all nature for a resemblance of this, and seem to find a shadow of it in the wings of a bird, which are indeed borne by the creature, and yet support her flight towards heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On the Light Burden, Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
The divine burden is light, symbolized by a bird’s wing that supports flight toward heaven.
In simple terms: God’s burden is gentle and uplifting.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine support.
Themes
faith
spirituality
lightness
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- pilgrimage
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
symbolism
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you perceive spiritual duties as burdens?
- How does symbolism aid faith?
A Different Perspective
Human misunderstanding can make the burden feel heavy.
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