Chance Quote by John Henry Newman
“After the fever of life--after wearinesses, sicknesses, fightings and despondings, languor and fretfulness, struggling and failing, struggling and succeeding--after all the changes and chances of this troubled and unhealthy state, at length comes death--at length the white throne of God--at length the beatific vision.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Vision of the Beatific,, John Henry Newman, 1865
The passage describes life's hardships as a series of trials that ultimately lead to death and the divine presence of God, culminating in the beatific vision.
In simple terms: Life's trials end in divine union.
Key Takeaway
Endure hardships, seek spiritual fulfillment.
Themes
suffering
spirituality
mortality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving
- illness
- career setbacks
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
theology
beatific vision
afterlife
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in suffering?
- What does the beatific vision represent for you?
A Different Perspective
Human effort cannot guarantee divine vision; faith is required.
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