Christ Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Each and every one of us, at the end of the journey of life, will come face to face with either one or the other of two faces... And one of them, either the merciful face of Christ or the miserable face of Satan, will say, "Mine, mine." May we be Christ's!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Life and Eternity, Fulton J. Sheen, 1950
At life's end we confront either Christ's merciful face or Satan's miserable face, and each claims us.
In simple terms: We will face Christ or Satan after death, each claiming us.
Key Takeaway
Choose Christ's mercy.
Themes
faith
eternity
choice
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- death
- spiritual reflection
- ethical living
Key Concepts
theology
afterlife
moral judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "mine" mean to you?
- How can you embody Christ's mercy?
A Different Perspective
Some view the dichotomy as overly simplistic.
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