The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
For me, the Immaculate Conception is the feast of 'passive action,' the action that functions simply by the transmission through us of divine energy. Purity, in spite of outward appearances, is essentially an active virtue, because it concentrates God in us and on those who are subject to our influence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea of divine energy being transmitted through individuals, highlighting the active nature of purity and its influence on others.
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin's quote reflects on the concept of the Immaculate Conception as a celebration of 'passive action,' signifying that true purity and virtue stem from allowing divine energy to flow through us. Rather than merely appearing pure, this active virtue shapes our essence and those around us, demonstrating that genuine spirituality is rooted in the engagement with divine presence.
Themes
PurityDivine EnergyActive VirtueInfluenceSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about spirituality, one might invoke this quote to illustrate the power of divine influence in our actions.
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