The Church is the Ship outside which it is impossible to understand the Divine Word, for Jesus spoke from the boat to the people gathered on the shore.
Hilary Of PoitiersRead
In this we see the wondrous virtue of the Lord: that the power dwelling in His body should communicate to perishable things the efficacy to heal, and that the divine activity should issue forth even from the hem of His garment. For God is not perceptible by the senses, to be enclosed within a body. The assumption of a body did not limit the nature of His power; but for our redemption His power took upon it the frailty of our body.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the divine power of God, emphasizing how it manifests through the physical world for the purpose of healing and redemption.
In this quote, Hilary of Poitiers explores the profound nature of God's presence and power. He suggests that, although God transcends physical limitations, His divine essence is capable of healing even the most fragile of worldly beings. The power of God is not diminished by assuming a physical form; instead, it serves a purpose that leads to the redemption and healing of humanity, illustrating the relationship between the divine and the mortal.
Themes
DivinePowerHealingRedemptionGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the healing power of faith, this quote can emphasize the divine connection.
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