I understood that the Church had a Heart, and that this Heart was burning with love.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the Church's essence as a source of love and compassion.
The quote by Thérèse of Lisieux expresses the profound understanding that the Church is not merely an institution but embodies a compassionate heart filled with love. This perspective highlights the Church's role in nurturing a sense of belonging, care, and spiritual guidance, emphasizing that the true essence of faith lies in love and empathy towards others.
In practice
In a sermon, to illustrate the importance of love in faith.
As Venus within Eros does not really aim at pleasure, so Eros does not aim at happiness. We may think he does, but when he is brought to the test it proves otherwise... For it is the very mark of Eros that when he is in us we had rather share unhappiness with the Beloved than be happy on any other terms.
I dream of a love that is more than two people craving to possess one another.
True love is that which ennobles the personality, fortifies the heart, and sanctifies the existence.
You’re really cute, Midori,” I corrected myself. “What do you mean really cute?” “So cute the mountains crumble and the oceans dry up.
So far as love or affection is concerned, psychologists have failed in their mission. The little we know about love does not transcend simple observation, and the little we write about it has been written better by poets and novelists.
If she undervalues me, _x000D_ _x000D_ What care I how fair she be?
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