Able Quote by Edith Stein
“If you learn from Saint Thérèse to depend on God alone and serve him with a wholly pure and detached heart, then you can join with your whole soul in singing the jubilant song of the holy Virgin, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” And like little St. Thérèse you will be able to say at the end, “I do not regret that I have given myself to love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Life of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, 1975
Relying solely on God and serving with pure, detached love aligns one's soul with divine joy and gratitude.
In simple terms: Trust God, serve purely, find joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace selfless devotion.
Themes
faith
devotion
gratitude
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- missionary work
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
selfless love
divine joy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detach from personal desire in service?
- What practices help maintain pure devotion?
A Different Perspective
Human emotions can cloud pure devotion; requires continual humility.
