Baby Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“When we celebrate Christmas, we are celebrating that amazing time when the Word that shouted all the galaxies into being limited all power and, for love of us, came to us in the powerless body of a human baby.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
The quote links the Christian incarnation of Jesus with the cosmic act of creation, emphasizing divine love expressed through humility.
In simple terms: God became human out of love.
Recognize humility as divine power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal devotion
- teaching children about faith
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your understanding of power?
- What does “powerless body” mean to you?
Some may view the theological claim as exclusive to Christianity.