Children Quote by Caryll Houselander
“Christ subjected himself to the law of the seed in the earth, to the law of rest and growth. He was "one of the children of the year," growing through rest, secret in his mothers womb, receiving the warmth of the sun through her, living the life of dependence, helplessness, littleness, darkness, and silence which, by a mystery of the Eternal Law, is the life of natural growth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Christ, 1945
Describes Christ's alignment with natural laws of growth, rest, and dependence, illustrating spiritual development through humility and mystery.
In simple terms: Christ follows natural growth and dependence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust natural processes.
Themes
spiritual growth
humility
dependence
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual retreats
- faith education
Key Concepts
theology
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dependence shape your faith?
- What rest does your spirit need?
A Different Perspective
May overlook active agency in faith.
