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Fusion Quote by St. Catherine of Siena

“To join two things together there must be nothing between them or there cannot be a perfect fusion. Now realize that this is how God wants our soul to be, without any selfish love of ourselves or of others in between, just as God loves us without anything in between.” quote by St. Catherine of Siena
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“To join two things together there must be nothing between them or there cannot be a perfect fusion. Now realize that this is how God wants our soul to be, without any selfish love of ourselves or of others in between, just as God loves us without anything in between.”

St. Catherine of Siena

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Letters of St. Catherine of Siena, 1380s

True union requires the absence of ego and selfish love, mirroring divine love that is unconditional.

In simple terms: Union needs no selfishness; God loves without barriers.

Key Takeaway

Remove selfish motives to experience divine unity.

Themes

spirituality union selflessness

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • community service
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

theology personal transformation divine love

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify hidden selfish motives?
  • What practices help maintain selfless love?
A Different Perspective

Selfishness often resurfaces unnoticed, hindering true fusion.

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