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Can man, the finite and sinful one, cooperate with God, the Infinite and Holy One? Yes, he can, precisely because God Himself has become man, become body, and here (in the liturgy), again and again, he comes through his body to us who live in the body.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote examines the relationship between humanity and divinity, emphasizing cooperation through the liturgy.
In this quote, Pope Benedict XVI reflects on the profound connection between humanity and God, asserting that despite our finite and sinful nature, we are able to cooperate with the infinite and holy God. This cooperation is made possible because God took on human form, allowing divine presence to be accessible to humanity, especially through the liturgy, where the sacred and the corporeal intertwine.
Themes
GodHumanityCooperationLiturgyDivinity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to illustrate the connection between humanity and God.
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