Home Quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar
““We dwell in the place in which we are not traveling but are at home. The landscape of God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ is our home. It is a landscape that we are never finished exploring, for new prospects are always emerging. Nevertheless, it is familiar to us and becomes all the more familiar the longer we reside there.””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Theological Aesthetics, 1970
Our spiritual journey is a continual exploration of God's revelation in Christ, a familiar yet ever-unfolding landscape that deepens with residence.
In simple terms: Spiritual growth is an ongoing, familiar yet expanding journey with Christ.
Key Takeaway
Remain in the presence of divine revelation.
Themes
faith
exploration
spiritual growth
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- study groups
- life transitions
Key Concepts
Christian theology
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What new aspects of faith are you discovering?
- How does familiarity deepen your belief?
A Different Perspective
The familiar can become stagnant if not actively engaged.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
