Altars Quote by Therese of Lisieux
“You heard me, only Friend whom I love. To ravish my heart, you became man. You shed your blood, what a supreme mystery!... And you still live for me on the Altar. If I cannot see the brilliance of your Face Or hear your sweet voice, O my God, I can live by your grace, I can rest on your Sacred Heart!”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Poem of the Sacred Heart, 1920s
A devotee expresses deep love and gratitude for the divine, seeing sacrifice as a mystery that sustains life.
In simple terms: Love for God expressed through sacrifice and gratitude.
Key Takeaway
Embrace gratitude for divine love.
Themes
faith
devotion
gratitude
sacrifice
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- liturgical worship
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
mystery
spiritual intimacy
redemptive love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sacrifice deepen faith?
- What does the Sacred Heart symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of sacrifice may be misunderstood as literal violence.
