Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and plant virtue.
St. Catherine Of SienaRead
A soul cannot live without loving. It must have something to love, for it was created to love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is essential for the soul's existence and fulfillment.
This quote emphasizes the fundamental need for love in human life. It suggests that love is not merely an emotion but a vital aspect of existence; the soul thrives when it engages in loving relationships, reflecting its inherent nature and purpose.
Themes
LoveSoulExistenceRelationshipsFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
Including this quote during a wedding ceremony to express the importance of love in marriage.
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Eternal Trinity... mystery deep as the sea, You could give me no greater gift than the gift of Yourself. For You are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being.
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