If a worker is deprived of hope to acquire some personal property, what other natural stimulus can be offered him that will inspire him to hard work, labor, saving and sobriety today, when so many nations and men have lost everything and all they have left is their capacity for work?
But the knowledge and love of our Divine Redeemer, of which we were the object from the first moment of His Incarnation, exceed all that the human intellect can hope to grasp. For hardly was He conceived in the womb of the Mother of God, when He began to enjoy the Beatific Vision, and in that vision all the members of His Mystical Body were continually and unceasingly present to Him, and He embraced them with His redeeming love
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the deep love that Christ has for humanity from the moment of His Incarnation, which surpasses human understanding.
In this quote by Pope Pius XII, the essence of divine love and knowledge is articulated, highlighting that from His very conception, Jesus Christ was aware of and fully embraced humanity with a profound, redeeming love. This love transcends human comprehension, suggesting that while we may seek to understand divine love, its depth and significance are far beyond our intellectual capabilities. The quote invites reflection on the mystery of divine grace and the relationship between Christ and the members of His Mystical Body, emphasizing an eternal connection enveloped in love.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a religious service to emphasize the love of Christ.
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