Adoration Quote by Pope John Paul II
“For 2,000 years, the Church has been the cradle in which Mary places Jesus and entrusts Him to the adoration and contemplation of all peoples. May the humility of the Bride cause to shine forth still more brightly the glory and power of the Eucharist, which she celebrates and treasures in her heart. In the sign of the consecrated Bread and Wine, Christ Jesus risen and glorified, the light of the nations, reveals the enduring reality of His Incarnation. He remains living and real in our midst in order to nourish the faithful with His Body and Blood.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Day of the Eucharist, John Paul II, 1995
The Church presents Mary as a humble vessel that brings Christ to humanity, emphasizing the Eucharist as a source of divine nourishment and unity.
In simple terms: Mary’s humility showcases Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, feeding believers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility to deepen Eucharistic devotion.
Themes
humility
faith
Eucharist
incarnation
unity
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- mass
- personal prayer
- communion
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Mary’s humility reflect Christ’s love?
- In what ways does the Eucharist unite believers?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the emphasis on Mary as detracting from Christ’s central role.
![“Like her [Mary], let us be full of zeal to go in haste to give Jesus to others. She was full of grace when, at the Annunciation, she received Jesus. Like her. we too become full of grace every time we receive Holy Communion. It is the same Jesus whom she received and whom we receive at Mass. As…” quote by Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ce/mother-teresa-196_communion_like-her-mary-let-us-be-full-of-zeal-to_1890131.jpg)
![“The world [is] tired of ideology [and] is opening itself to the truth. The time has come when the splendor of this truth has begun anew to illuminate the darkness of human existence.” quote by Pope John Paul II](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28b/pope-john-paul-ii-485_darkness_the-world-is-tired-of-ideology-and-is-op_99122.jpg)
