Blood Quote by St. Catherine of Siena
“O fire of love! Was it not enough for You to have created us to Your image and likeness, and to have recreated us in grace through the Blood of Your Son, without giving Yourself wholly to us as our Food, O God, Divine Essence? What impelled You to do this? Your charity alone.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer (14th‑century mystic writings)
God’s love is self‑sacrificial, offering spiritual nourishment beyond physical needs.
In simple terms: God’s love gives spiritual nourishment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine love as spiritual sustenance.
Themes
spirituality
divine love
self‑sacrifice
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditation
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience divine love?
- What does “spiritual food” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts may limit divine mystery.
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