Capable Quote by Edith Stein
“The limitless loving devotion to God, and the gift God makes of Himself to you, are the highest elevation of which the heart is capable; it is the highest degree of prayer. The souls that have reached this point are truly the heart of the Church.”
About This Quote
Divine love expressed as a personal gift elevates the heart, representing the deepest form of prayer and spiritual communion.
In simple terms: God's love lifts the heart in prayer.
Key Takeaway
Seek intimate connection with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
devotion
prayer
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- church fellowship
- spiritual retreats
- reading sacred texts
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
heart‑centered worship
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “gift of God” mean to you?
- How can you experience this elevation?
A Different Perspective
Such elevation may feel abstract for skeptics.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
