Miracle Quote by Dorothee Soelle
““In monotheistic patriarchal perception, a miracle is an external intervention that suspends the laws of nature. God's rule over nature, the body, time, and earthly reality is made visible through the supernatural event. Mystical amazement, on the other hand, sees the original miracle in being itself, in creation, in a rose blooming. Of course, the mystic also sees when the lame walk, the deaf hear, and the hungry are fed. But the decisive aspect is not the sovereign intervention. It is in the interaction between "nature" yearning for healing, for a reversal of direction, and the in-breaking of "grace.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Theology of Grace, Dorothee Soelle, 1995
Miracles can be seen as either supernatural suspensions of natural law or as the inherent wonder of existence itself, where healing arises from the interaction of nature's longing and divine grace.
In simple terms: Miracles are either supernatural events or the wonder found in everyday creation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both external wonders and inner healing.
Themes
theology
miracle
nature
grace
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious worship
- personal crisis
- environmental activism
- artistic creation
- medical recovery
Key Concepts
Divine intervention
immanent wonder
healing
reversal of direction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish between supernatural and natural miracles?
- What role does human yearning play in perceiving grace?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be interpreted subjectively, limiting universal agreement.
