And love Quote by Pope Pius XII
“But the knowledge and love of our Divine Redeemer, of which we were the object from the first moment of His Incarnation, exceed all that the human intellect can hope to grasp. For hardly was He conceived in the womb of the Mother of God, when He began to enjoy the Beatific Vision, and in that vision all the members of His Mystical Body were continually and unceasingly present to Him, and He embraced them with His redeeming love”
About This Quote
Source Encyclical: Divino Afflante Spiritu, 1943
Divine love and knowledge surpass human understanding; believers share a mystical union with Christ from incarnation onward.
In simple terms: Divine love exceeds human grasp.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine mystery.
Themes
theology
mysticism
divine love
incarnation
beatific vision
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- prayer
- spiritual formation
- sacred art
- counseling
Key Concepts
Christology
soteriology
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mystery shape faith?
- Can we experience divine presence daily?
A Different Perspective
Human intellect cannot fully comprehend divine intimacy.
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