Aphorism Quote by Pope Dionysius
“...if we know God our knowledge of... everything will be brought to perfection, and, in so far as is possible, the infinite, divine and ineffable dwelling place (cf. Jn. 14:2) will be ours to enjoy. For this is what our sainted teacher said in his famous philosophical aphorism: 'Then we shall know as we are known' (I Cor. 13:12), when we mingle our god-formed mind and divine reason to what is properly its own and the image returns to the archetype for which it now longs.”
About This Quote
Source The: Theologia Mystica, 12th century
Divine knowledge aligns human mind with the infinite, leading to spiritual perfection.
In simple terms: Knowing God perfects us.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine understanding.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
perfection
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- study of scripture
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine knowledge change daily life?
- What limits human comprehension of the infinite?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding is limited; perfection may be unattainable.
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