Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.
Athanasius Of AlexandriaRead
For the Lord touched all parts of creation, and freed and undeceived them all from every deceit.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the divine influence in creating and liberating all aspects of the world from falsehoods.
Athanasius of Alexandria highlights the belief that God has a pervasive presence in the world, touching every part of creation. This presence not only involves creation itself but also extends to the act of freeing and enlightening all entities from deception and misunderstandings, indicating a profound relationship between the divine and the created world.
In practice
You might use this quote in a sermon to discuss the nature of God's presence in the world.
Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.
Christ was made man that we might be made God.
He (Jesus) became what we are that He might make us what He is.
For no part of Creation is left void of him: he has filled all things everywhere.
Memory is the basis of every journey.
I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.
To be sane in a world of madman is in itself madness.
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.
This nation is like a spring freshet; it overruns its banks and destroys all who are in its path.
Corruption is nature's way of restoring our faith in democracy.
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