If in my life I fail completely to heed others, solely out of a desire to be 'devout' and to perform my 'religious duties', then my relationship with God will also grow arid. It becomes merely 'proper', but loveless.
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Eternity is not an unending succession of days in the calendar, but something more like the supreme moment of satisfaction, in which totality embraces us and we embrace totality.
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What this quote means
Eternity is a profound state of being that transcends time, marked by complete fulfillment and unity with existence.
In this quote, Pope Benedict XVI reflects on the concept of eternity, suggesting that it is not just an infinite stretch of time, but rather a profound experience of wholeness and satisfaction. It emphasizes a moment where one feels a deep connection with the entirety of existence, highlighting the idea that true fulfillment is found in a deep understanding and embrace of everything around us.
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EternitySatisfactionTotalityExistenceMoment
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In a presentation about the meaning of life, I might quote Pope Benedict XVI to illustrate the depth of our connection to time and existence.
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