Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.
Interpretation
The quote reflects on the deep connection between a nation's identity and its fate, highlighting love for one's homeland.
Joan of Arc's quote illustrates a complex relationship between national identity and divine judgment. She expresses uncertainty about God's feelings toward the English but implies that those who die in France are inherently tied to the land, emphasizing the idea that love for one's country transcends life and death. This suggests a spiritual bond that can endure beyond a person's existence, showcasing the intertwining of loyalty, sacrifice, and national pride.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about national pride during a memorial service.
King of England, and you, duke of Bedford, who call yourself regent of the kingdom of France... settle your debt to the king of Heaven; return to the Maiden, who is envoy of the king of Heaven, the keys to all the good towns you took and violated in France.
I saw them with my bodily eyes as clearly as I see you. And when they departed, I used to weep and wish they would take me with them.
I place trust in God, my creator, in all things; I love Him with all my heart.
If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.
I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will.
About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they're just one thing.
Jesus wanted to show us his heart as the heart that loved so deeply. For this reason we have this commemoration today, especially of God's love. God loved us, he loved us with such great love. I am thinking of what St Ignatius told us.... He pointed out two criteria on love. The first: love is expressed more clearly in actions than in words. The second: there is greater love in giving than in receiving.
Pale sunlight, pale the wall. Love moves away. The light changes I need more grace than I thought.
When the bride is one with her lover, who cares about the wedding party?
Love, oneness, is no separation between you and life. It is a progressive letting go, a progressive not fault finding. Just do nothing and love this moment. Its very beautiful and very deep.
Perfume heralds a woman’s arrival and prolongs her departure.
It hurts to love. It's like giving yourself to be flayed and knowing that at any moment the other person may just walk off with your skin.
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