Blood Quote by St. Catherine of Siena
“Wherefore, as I have said to you, I, God, have become man, and man has become God by the union of My Divine Nature with your human nature. This greatness is given in general to all rational creatures, but, among these I have especially chosen My ministers for the sake of your salvation, so that, through them, the Blood of the humble and immaculate Lamb, My only-begotten Son, may be administered to you.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Dialogue of Love, 1405
Divine and human natures unite in Christ, enabling believers to share in divine greatness through the Church.
In simple terms: God became human, humans share divine nature via Christ.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual unity through faith.
Themes
theology
spirituality
union
salvation
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- community service
- ethical decision making
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Incarnation
divine-human synergy
ministerial role
Questions to Reflect On
- What does divine humanity mean to you?
- How can we embody this union today?
A Different Perspective
Mystical union can be misunderstood.
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