Festival Quote by Josef Pieper
““Divine worship means the same thing where time is concerned, as the temple where space is concerned. "Temple" means... that a particular piece of ground is specially reserved, and marked off from the remainder of the land which is used either for agriculture or habitation... Similarly in divine worship a certain definite space of time is set aside from working hours and days... and like the space allotted to the temple, is not used, is withdrawn from all merely utilitarian ends.””
About This Quote
Worship is described as setting aside sacred time, analogous to reserving physical space for a temple, separating it from ordinary use.
In simple terms: Treating worship as a dedicated, non‑utilitarian time.
Key Takeaway
Reserve time for reflection and reverence.
Themes
spirituality
time
ritual
separation
focus
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- meditation
- religious holidays
Key Concepts
sacred time
ritual practice
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a personal sacred time?
- What boundaries protect this time?
A Different Perspective
Sacred time can be hard to maintain in busy lives.
![“The temple is a point of intersection between heaven and earth. In this sacred place, holy work will be performed through selfless service and love. The temple reminds [us] of all that is good and beautiful in the world.” quote by David A. Bednar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b3/david-a-bednar-2121_and-love_the-temple-is-a-point-of-intersection-be_840025.jpg)
