For me Christ was not to be bought for thirty pieces of silver but with my heart's blood. We buy not cheap in this market.
Dorothy DayRead
"How can you see Christ in people?" And we only say: It is an act of faith, constantly repeated. It is an act of love, resulting from an act of faith. It is an act of hope, that we can awaken these same acts in their hearts, too, with the help of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Seeing Christ in others requires faith, love, and hope.
This quote by Dorothy Day emphasizes that recognizing the divine in people is a continuous process driven by faith, love, and hope. It suggests that through our actions and beliefs, we can inspire others to awaken their own acts of love and faith, fostering a deeper connection among individuals with divine help.
Themes
FaithLoveHopeChristPeople
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about compassion, one might use this quote to underline the importance of seeing the divine in everyone.
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