Incarnation Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“There is nothing so secular that it cannot be sacred, and that is one of the deepest messages of the Incarnation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Even the most secular things can hold sacred meaning, highlighting the deep spiritual truth of the Incarnation.
In simple terms: Secular can be sacred.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper meaning in all things.
Themes
spirituality
secularism
theology
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- art criticism
- interfaith dialogue
- education
Key Concepts
sacredness
incarnation
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday objects feel sacred to you?
- How does this view affect your faith?
A Different Perspective
Not all secular contexts accept sacred interpretations.
![“The most recent incarnation of [Bob] Dylan has been the traveling journeyman/ charlatan who sings roots music, snarls dark lyrics that make "All Along the Watchtower" sound like a Disney tune, hosts an old-school radio show, and turns up in some unusual places, like ads for Chrysler and Victoria's…” quote by Jay Michaelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/734/jay-michaelson-15590_ads_the-most-recent-incarnation-of-bob-dylan_17700.jpg)
