Every retarded, deformed, crippled, handicapped, or senile person, who has been baptized, is a powerhouse for good in a wicked world by reason of the grace of God that dwells in his soul.
Interpretation
This quote speaks to the inherent value and potential for goodness in all individuals, regardless of their physical or mental challenges.
Mother Angelica emphasizes that every person, regardless of their disabilities or limitations, possesses an inner strength and the grace of God, which enables them to contribute positively to the world. This perspective highlights the importance of recognizing the worth and impact of all individuals, particularly those marginalized by society due to their conditions.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a speech at a disability rights event to emphasize the value of all individuals.
I am not like a pebble on the beach - a grain of sand on the seashore or just one of millions of human beings past, present and future. No, I am a unique human being loved by God as if I were an only child - the only fruit of his creative powers.
I must not permit the evil capabilities of human nature to sour my faith in the tremendous good that is possible despite the frailty of that nature.
The sinner who suddenly realizes God's love for him and then looks at his rejection of that love feels a loss similar to the death of a loved one. A deep void is created in the soul and a loneliness akin to the agony of death.
Our memories are our own, and we cannot blame anything or anyone in the past for any pain dwelling there. If we open the door to them or keep hashing over past incidents in our minds, we have only ourselves to blame.
Man can and does rationalize his sins. He finds reasons for all his weakness, invents excuses that first calm and then deaden his conscience. He blames God, society, education, and environment for his wrong doing.
Love has been defined, analyzed, explained and excused. It has been the cause of wars, feuds, heroism, martyrdom, inordinate passion, and beautiful friendships. It pulls two people of opposite temperaments together into a married state and permits them to live happily. It makes friends understand each other without the necessity of words.
Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!
Life becomes inspiring, not in spite of the problems and the hard hits, but because of them.
The human race built most nobly when limitations were greatest.
Till the master of all good workmen shall set us to work anew.
When you throw everything up in the air anything becomes possible.
Today is a day of completion; I give thanks for this perfect day, miracle shall follow miracle and wonders shall never cease.
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