Abiding Quote by John of Kronstadt
“'Hail, you who are highly favored, the Lord is with you' (Lk. 1:28)! Thus does the holy Church invoke the most holy Virgin, the Mother of God. But the Lord is also with every pious soul that believes in Him. The Lord's abiding with the Virgin Mary before she conceived the Savior is not a particularity proper to the most pure Virgin alone. The Lord is with every believing soul: 'The Lord is with you.' These words may be said to everyone who keeps the Lord's commandments.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon, St. Petersburg, 1885
The passage emphasizes that divine presence accompanies all faithful believers, not only the Virgin Mary, encouraging trust in God's continual support.
In simple terms: God is with every faithful person, not just Mary.
Key Takeaway
Trust that God is always with you.
Themes
faith
divine presence
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- daily life
- times of crisis
- ethical choices
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual companionship
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do you feel divine support?
- How does this belief shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
It assumes belief in the same deity, which may not apply to all.
