Charity Quote by Thomas Merton
“It is by desiring to grow in love that we receive the Holy Spirit, and the thirst for more charity is the effect of this more abundant reception.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, 1948
Desiring deeper love opens us to receive the Holy Spirit, and this reception fuels greater charity.
In simple terms: Wanting love lets us receive the Spirit, which then increases our charity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love to deepen spiritual gifts.
Themes
spirituality
charity
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- spiritual direction
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
receiving
abundance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love influence your spiritual experience?
- What practices help you grow in charity?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as equating emotional desire with spiritual reception, which some traditions separate.
