--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Truly we are passing through disastrous…" description: "\"Truly we are passing through disastrous times, when we may well make our own the lamentation of the Prophet: \"There is no truth, and there is no mercy,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ee/pope-pius-x-19753_arbiter_truly-we-are-passing-through-disastrous_1615690.jpg" --- # Truly we are passing through disastrous times, when we may… ![“Truly we are passing through disastrous times, when we may well make our own the lamentation of the Prophet: "There is no truth, and there is no mercy, and there is no knowledge of God in the land" (Hosea 4:1). Yet in the midst of this tide of evil, the Virgin Most Merciful rises before our eyes…” quote by Pope Pius X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ee/pope-pius-x-19753_arbiter_truly-we-are-passing-through-disastrous_1615690.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ee/pope-pius-x-19753_arbiter_truly-we-are-passing-through-disastrous_1615690.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9ee/pope-pius-x-19753_arbiter_truly-we-are-passing-through-disastrous_1615690.jpg) > “Truly we are passing through disastrous times, when we may well make our own the lamentation of the Prophet: "There is no truth, and there is no mercy, and there is no knowledge of God in the land" (Hosea 4:1). Yet in the midst of this tide of evil, the Virgin Most Merciful rises before our eyes like a rainbow, as the arbiter of peace between God and man.” [Pope Pius X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-pius-x/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. In dark times, divine mercy appears as a hopeful rainbow, offering peace amid evil. **In simple terms:** Mercy offers hope in evil times. Key Takeaway Embrace divine mercy for peace. Themes faith hope mercy Mood hopeful serene reflective Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - crises - personal loss - conflict resolution Key Concepts theology spirituality redemption Questions to Reflect On - How can faith provide peace during turmoil? - What does the rainbow symbolize for you? 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