The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Saint Augustine reflects on the challenge of connecting with the divine.
In this quote, Saint Augustine expresses the idea that while the divine presence is always near and accessible, it is human nature to struggle with returning to that spiritual connection. He is imploring for divine assistance to ignite passion and love within us, urging us to embrace our longing for the divine and to act on it with fervor and commitment.
Themes
DivineLoveSpiritualityPassionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the complexities of faith and spirituality.
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