Baptism Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“As a man must be born before he can begin to lead his physical life, so he must be born to lead a Divine Life. That birth occurs in the Sacrament of Baptism. To survive, he must be nourished by Divine Life; that is done in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sacrament of Baptism and Eucharist, Fulton J. Sheen, 1950s
Spiritual rebirth through baptism and Eucharist is essential for divine living; nourishment comes from divine life.
In simple terms: Spiritual rebirth via sacraments fuels divine living.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual nourishment through sacraments.
Themes
faith
rebirth
spiritual nourishment
divine life
ritual
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- baptism ceremonies
- Eucharist celebrations
- personal spiritual crises
Key Concepts
sacramental theology
spiritual growth
divine sustenance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith view spiritual rebirth?
- What practices nourish your inner life?
A Different Perspective
Not all traditions accept these sacraments as essential.
![“The Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism even to infants. The apostles, to whom were committed the secrets of the divine sacraments, knew there are in everyone innate strains of [original] sin, which must be washed away through water and the Spirit” quote by Origen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb8/origen-12126_apostles_the-church-received-from-the-apostles-th_199967.jpg)