Eternal love Quote by Lajos Ordass
““My mother, without a doubt, occupied the center of our home. Universal respect surrounded her in the entire village. Certainly she had many cares. I myself was only a child in this home. If I reverently recall my mother, I see her before me as one who served. She served me and the other children. She served not only while I was a helpless babe in arms. (That indeed I cannot remember.) She served even when I already had strength for work. She served always. She served till the day of her death. And, my Lord, still I never thought in terms like this: Though my mother enjoyed universal respect, she did not think it beneath her to serve me. The only way I can think of her is that she served me, for she was my mother. My Lord! Thus I no longer want to say about you: ALTHOUGH you were clearly conscious of your dignity, still you did not think it beneath your dignity to perform the task of a servant. After this I should like to put it this way: BECAUSE you were the fully authorized son of the God of eternal love, THEREFORE you served. You served not only here in this biblical scene. You always served.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Service of a Mother, 1935
A mother’s love is expressed through selfless service, rooted in humility and divine purpose, modeling how we should serve others.
In simple terms: Mother’s love is humble service.
Embrace humble service to others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community work
- volunteering
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve without losing self?
- What does humble service look like today?
Modern contexts may view constant service as self‑neglect.