Christianity Quote by Brigit of Kildare
“O Jesus! Remember the sadness that Thou didst experience when, contemplating in the light of Thy divinity the predestination of those who would be saved by the merits of Thy sacred passion, thou didst see at the same time the great multitude of reprobates who would be damned for their sins, and Thou didst complain bitterly of those hopeless, lost, and unfortunate sinners.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Medieval devotional verse, attributed to Brigit of Kildare, 13th century
The speaker reflects on divine sorrow over predestination, feeling both compassion for saved souls and bitterness toward the damned.
In simple terms: Divine love is mixed with sorrow for those condemned.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge the complexity of divine justice.
Themes
theology
philosophy
humanity
compassion
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
predestination
divine sorrow
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about divine mercy?
- How can we reconcile compassion with judgment?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may ignore free will and human agency.
