The mystery of poverty is that by sharing in it, making ourselves poor in giving to others, we increase our knowledge of and belief in love.
Dorothy DayRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dorothy Day emphasizes that true commitment and faith cannot be superficially exchanged but require genuine sacrifice and deep devotion.
In this quote, Dorothy Day reflects on the significance of commitment and faith in one's beliefs, comparing them to the biblical story of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Christ for thirty pieces of silver. She suggests that for her, the relationship with Christ is invaluable and cannot be purchased with mere money; instead, it requires a deep, heartfelt dedication and willingness to sacrifice, indicating that true value lies in sincere devotion rather than superficial transactions.
Themes
CommitmentFaithSacrificeDevotionValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to highlight the depth of one's faith and commitment to spiritual beliefs.
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Men are beginning to realize that they are not individuals but persons in society, that man alone is weak and adrift, that he must seek strength in common action.
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