The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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The world being unworthy to receive the Son of God directly from the hands of the Father, he gave his Son to Mary for the world to receive him from her.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the humility of God in giving humanity the Son through Mary, rather than presenting Him directly.
Saint Augustine's quote reflects on the divine decision to provide the world with Jesus through Mary, highlighting both the sacredness of the relationship between mother and child as well as the profound humility of God, who chose not to reveal His Son directly. It suggests that this act of entrustment to Mary allows humanity to connect with the divine in a more accessible and intimate way, emphasizing the importance of humility and human agency in the spiritual journey.
Themes
HumilityDivineMaryJesusSacredRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a discussion about the significance of Mary in Christianity.
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