Body Quote by St. Catherine of Siena
“What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Guidance, 1380
Change should be motivated by love, not vanity; true transformation honors divine love for all creation.
In simple terms: Love, not self‑image, should drive change.
Seek changes rooted in love, not ego.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal grooming
- body image
- self‑esteem
- faith practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes reflect love versus pride?
- How does love guide true transformation?
Obsessing over appearance can distract from deeper spiritual growth.