Air Quote by Pope Francis
“Breathing is made up of two stages: inhaling, the intake of air, and exhaling, the letting out of air. The spiritual life is fed, nourished, by prayer and is expressed outwardly through mission: inhaling and exhaling. When we inhale, by prayer, we receive the fresh air of the Holy Spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Homily on Prayer and Mission, 2022
Prayer is likened to breathing, where inhalation receives the Holy Spirit and exhalation sends it outward through mission.
In simple terms: Prayer is like breathing, receiving and sharing the Holy Spirit.
Key Takeaway
Breathe in faith, breathe out service.
Themes
faith
service
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- volunteering
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
prayer as breath
mission outreach
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer shape your daily actions?
- In what ways can you ‘exhale’ service?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual practice may be challenging for non-religious individuals.
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