Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.
John DonneRead
Commemoration of John Donne, Priest, Poet, 1631 He was the Word that spake it; He took the bread and brake it; And what that Word did make it I do believe, and take it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the significance of faith and belief in the divine presence in the act of communion.
John Donne's quote presents a profound meditation on the concept of the Word, which refers to Christ, and the physical act of breaking bread during communion. It emphasizes the transformative power of faith and the belief that through this sacred ritual, one partakes in a deeper spiritual reality, acknowledging both the material and immaterial aspects of existence.
Themes
FaithBeliefCommunionSpiritualitySacred
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, a pastor might reference this quote while explaining the importance of the Eucharist.
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