All things Quote by John of Damascus
“If the Word of God is living and powerful, and if the Lord does all things whatsoever he wills; if he said, "Let there be light", and it happened; if he said, "let there be a firmament", and it happened; ...if finally the Word of God himself willingly became man and made flesh for himself out of the most pure and undefiled blood of the holy and ever Virgin, why should he not be capable of making bread his Body and wine and water his Blood?... God said, "This is my Body", and "This is my Blood."”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Exposition on the Holy Eucharist, 8th century
The quote draws a parallel between divine creation and the Eucharist, suggesting the Word becoming flesh mirrors bread and wine becoming body and blood.
In simple terms: Divine creation likened to communion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize symbolic depth in rituals.
Themes
faith
ritual
theology
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- theological study
Key Concepts
Incarnation
sacrament
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this analogy affect your view of communion?
- What symbolism resonates with you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
