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Accomplish Quote by Theodore Guerin

“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin
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“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since He has employed for this end instruments more capable of spoiling everything than of making it succeed.”

Theodore Guerin

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About This Quote

The speaker finds assurance in communal struggles, yet places ultimate hope in human inadequacy, believing divine purpose emerges from emptiness and that any success is attributable to God, not human capability.

In simple terms: Hope stems from human frailty and divine orchestration.

Key Takeaway

Human effort is secondary to divine will.

Themes

faith humility community divine providence meaninglessness

Mood

reverent hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • times of crisis
  • group projects
  • personal doubt
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

theology existentialism collective resilience

Practical Applications

  • theological teaching
  • motivational speaking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing our limits affect our actions?
  • What role does community play in perceiving divine purpose?

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