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“Of course you are unworthy. But when do you hope to be worthy? You will be no more worthy at the end than at the beginning. God alone is worthy of Himself, He alone can make us worthy of Him.” quote by St. Catherine of Siena
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“Of course you are unworthy. But when do you hope to be worthy? You will be no more worthy at the end than at the beginning. God alone is worthy of Himself, He alone can make us worthy of Him.”

St. Catherine of Siena

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Dialogue with God, 1380s

Worthiness is not a destination but a continual alignment with divine grace; it cannot be earned by effort alone.

In simple terms: Worthiness comes from God, not personal achievement.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and trust in divine grace.

Themes

spirituality humility faith

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology grace self‑assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure worthiness in daily life?
  • What role does humility play in your spiritual journey?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone grants true worth; human effort is insufficient.

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