Blood Quote by Cyril of Alexandria
“He who receives Communion is made holy and Divinized in soul and body in the same way that water, set over a fire, becomes boiling... Communion works like yeast that has been mixed into dough so that it leavens the whole mass; ...Just as by melting two candles together you get one piece of wax, so, I think, one who receives the Flesh and Blood of Jesus is fused together with Him by this Communion, and the soul finds that he is in Christ and Christ is in him”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Homilies of Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century
Communion transforms believers, uniting them with Christ spiritually and physically, similar to how fire changes water or yeast leavens dough.
In simple terms: Communion unites us with Christ.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep communion.
Themes
spirituality
union
transformation
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- church worship
- personal prayer
- baptism
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
sacrament
incarnation
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does communion shape your identity?
- What does unity with Christ mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted metaphorically, not literal physical change.
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