Christ Quote by St. Teresa of Avila
““Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours, Yours are the eyes through which to look out Christ's compassion to the world Yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good; Yours are the hands with which he is to bless men now.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Letters, 1568
Christ lives through believers’ actions and senses, urging them to embody his compassion and do good.
In simple terms: Live Christ’s compassion.
Key Takeaway
Act with compassion.
Themes
faith
service
embodiment
compassion
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
devotional
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- caregiving
- social activism
- daily kindness
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embody compassion today?
- What actions reflect Christ’s love?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency in favor of divine expectation.
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