Apostles Quote by Mother Teresa
“The humility of Jesus can be seen in the crib, in the exile to Egypt, in the hidden life, in the inability to make people understand Him, in the desertion of His apostles, in the hatred of His persecutors, in all the terrible suffering and death of His Passion, and now in His permanent state of humility in the tabernacle, where He has reduced Himself to such a small particle of bread that the priest can hold Him with two fingers. The more we empty ourselves, the more room we give God to fill us.”
About This Quote
Humility is shown through self‑emptying and allowing divine presence to fill the void left by personal reduction.
In simple terms: Empty yourself to let God fill you.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑sacrifice.
Themes
humility
faith
service
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- prayer
- rituals
- personal growth
- service work
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go create space for the divine?
- What personal boundaries protect healthy humility?
A Different Perspective
Self‑emptying can lead to loss of self‑identity if not balanced.
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