Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.
Hans Urs Von BalthasarRead
To be sure, the response of faith to revelation, which God grants to the creature he chooses and moves with his love, occurs in such a way that it is truly the creature that provides the response, with its own nature and its natural powers of love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is a personal response shaped by one's nature and love, influenced by divine revelation.
This quote emphasizes the interplay between divine revelation and human faith, asserting that while God provides inspiration through His love, the individual must respond authentically, using their own innate capacities for love and understanding. It highlights the personal and active nature of faith, suggesting that genuine belief stems from one's own choices and attributes, rather than being imposed from outside.
Themes
FaithRevelationLoveResponseNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the nature of belief and personal responsibility.
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