I believe in the communion of Saints. And, forasmuch as meat and drink are transmuted in us daily into spiritual substance, I believe in the Miracle of the Mass. And I confess one Baptism of Wisdom, whereby we accomplish the Miracle of Incarnation. And I confess my life one, individual and eternal that was, and is, and is to come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes in a communion of saints, the transformative power of mass, and a baptism of wisdom leading to incarnation, viewing life as eternal and singular.
- In plain terms
- One sees spiritual communion, sacramental transformation, and eternal life as central.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek spiritual rituals that transform everyday life into deeper meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'baptism of wisdom' mean in daily life?
- How can one experience eternity in the present?
Another view
Interpretations of sacraments vary widely across traditions.
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