Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.
Hans Urs Von BalthasarRead
If God wishes to reveal the love that he harbors for the world, this love has to be something that the world can recognize, in spite of, or in fact in, its being wholly other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
God's love for the world must be recognizable and relatable, even in its divine nature.
Hans Urs Von Balthasar's quote suggests that the divine love of God for humanity needs to be expressed in a way that people can understand and relate to, despite its transcendent nature. This love, while fundamentally different from human experiences, should still resonate with individuals, allowing them to recognize and appreciate its depth and significance in their lives.
Themes
GodLoveRecognitionTranscendenceHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the nature of divine love, one might say this quote to emphasize God's relationship with humanity.
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