Air Quote by John of Kronstadt
“How can it be other than right to worship the Body of the Lord, all-holy and all-reverend as it is, announced as it was by the archangel Gabriel, formed by the Holy Spirit, and made the Vesture of the Word? It was at any rate a bodily hand that the Word stretched out to raise her that was sick of a fever (Mk. 1:31): a human voice that He uttered to raise Lazarus - the dead (Jn. 11:43); and, once again, stretching out His hands upon the Cross, He overthrew the prince of the power of the air, that now works (Eph. 2:2) in the sons of disobedience, and made the way clear for us into the heavens.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Incarnation and Redemption, John of Kronstadt, 1880
Worship of Christ's physical body reflects belief in His divine mission and power over death.
In simple terms: Worship Christ's body as holy.
Key Takeaway
Honor the physical presence of the divine.
Themes
theology
worship
redemption
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church liturgy
- personal devotion
- artistic representation
Key Concepts
incarnation
sacredness
spiritual authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bodily worship shape your faith?
- What does the body symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Physical worship may conflict with abstract theological views.
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