Activity Quote by Hilary of Poitiers
“In this we see the wondrous virtue of the Lord: that the power dwelling in His body should communicate to perishable things the efficacy to heal, and that the divine activity should issue forth even from the hem of His garment. For God is not perceptible by the senses, to be enclosed within a body. The assumption of a body did not limit the nature of His power; but for our redemption His power took upon it the frailty of our body.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Trinitate, 4th century
Divine power can inhabit human frailty, enabling salvation through the incarnation.
In simple terms: God’s power works through human bodies.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the sacred in ordinary life.
Themes
theity
incarnation
redemption
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- healing
- spiritual practice
- ethical compassion
Key Concepts
Divine immanence
theology of embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing the divine in the mundane affect your actions?
- What responsibilities arise from this belief?
A Different Perspective
Limited human understanding can obscure divine mystery.
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