We are kept from the experience of Spirit because our inner world is cluttered with past traumas . . . As we begin to clear away this clutter, the energy of divine light and love begins to flow through our being.
Thomas KeatingRead
If you accept the belief that baptism incorporates us in the mystical body of Christ, into the divine DNA, then you might say that the Holy Spirit is present in each of us, and thus we have the capacity for the fullness of redemption, of transformation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Baptism connects us to a divine essence, empowering personal transformation through the Holy Spirit.
This quote by Thomas Keating suggests that through baptism, individuals become part of a greater spiritual reality, the 'mystical body of Christ'. It implies that the Holy Spirit resides within each person, providing them with the potential for profound personal transformation and redemption, emphasizing the importance of spiritual connection and growth in one's life.
Themes
BaptismHoly SpiritTransformationRedemptionSpiritualityChrist
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about spiritual growth, one might use this quote to illustrate the power of baptism and the transformative journey it initiates.
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