Catholic Quote by James Burtschaell
““Now: unlike ourselves, the Father of Jesus loves men and women, not for what He finds in them, but for what lies within Himself. It is not because men and women are good that He loves them, nor only good men and women that He loves. It is because He is so unutterably good that He loves all persons, good and evil. ... He loves the loveless, the unloving, the unlovable. He does not detect what is congenial, appealing, attractive, and respond to it with His favor. In fact, He does not respond at all. The Father of Jesus is a source. He acts; He does not react. He initiates love. He is love without motive.””
About This Quote
God’s love is unconditional, not based on merit; He initiates love without motive, loving all, even the unlovable.
In simple terms: God loves everyone unconditionally, without conditions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unconditional love toward self and others.
Themes
unconditional love
theology
spirituality
human dignity
divine initiative
Mood
reverent
hopeful
serene
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When to use this quote
- spiritual
- reflective
- inspirational
Key Concepts
religious doctrine
philosophical ethics
psychology of love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we practice loving the unlovable?
- What does it mean to love without expecting anything?
A Different Perspective
Unconditional love transcends human judgments.
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