Life Quote by Joseph Pohle
““Christ, in whom godhead and manhood are so inti mately united, is as it were a living Sacrament — the personal and visible embodiment of uncreated grace. Similarly His Church, as the mystical image of the Hypostatic Union, is the visible medium of supernatural life, and therefore preeminently a sacramental institu tion.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Church, 1995
The quote describes Christ as a living sacrament uniting divine and human natures, and the Church as a visible conduit of divine grace.
In simple terms: Christ unites divine and human; Church channels grace.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the Church as a conduit of divine life.
Themes
theology
ecclesiology
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Worship
- Sacramental practices
- Personal devotion
Key Concepts
Hypostatic Union
Sacramentality
Grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the concept of a living sacrament shape personal faith?
- What role does the Church play as a medium of grace?
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