When man is with God in awe and love, then he is praying.
Karl RahnerRead
Learning always involves self-transcendence. Learning calls forth what is in us, helping us to move toward authenticity and wholeness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning is a journey of personal growth that leads to becoming our true selves.
This quote by Karl Rahner emphasizes that true learning is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about surpassing our limitations and discovering our authentic selves. Through the process of learning, we are encouraged to evolve and strive for completeness in our personal and intellectual development.
Themes
LearningSelf-TranscendenceAuthenticityWholenessGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on personal development, someone might say, 'As Karl Rahner said, learning always involves self-transcendence.'
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