Each finite creature can reflect only a fraction of the divine nature; thus, in the diversity of His creatures, God’s infinity, unity and oneness appear to be broken into an effulfgence of manifold rays.
EDITH STEINEach finite creature can reflect only a fraction of the divine nature; thus, in the diversity of His creatures, God’s infinity, unity and oneness appear to be broken into an effulfgence of manifold rays.
EDITH STEINLet go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle the day’s work that he charges you with, and he will give you the power to accomplish it.
EDITH STEINJust take everything exactly as it is, put it in God’s hands and leave it with Him.
EDITH STEINThere is no profession which cannot be practiced by a woman.
EDITH STEINEach woman who lives in the light of eternity can fulfill her vocation, no matter if it is in marriage, in a religious order, or in a worldly profession.
EDITH STEINThe woman’s soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold.
EDITH STEINOne could say that in case of need, every normal and healthy woman is able to hold a position. And there is no profession which cannot be practiced by a woman.
EDITH STEINAn ‘I’ without a body is a possibility. But a body without an ‘I’ is utterly impossible.
EDITH STEINAs for what concerns our relations with our fellow men, the anguish in our neighbor’s soul must break all precept. All that we do is a means to an end, but love is an end in itself, because God is love.
EDITH STEINWho can sleep on the night that God became man?
EDITH STEINDo not accept anything as love which lacks truth.
EDITH STEINWhen you seek truth, you seek God whether you know it or not.
EDITH STEINMy longing for truth was a single prayer.
EDITH STEINThose who remain silent are responsible.
EDITH STEINEverywhere the need exists for maternal sympathy and help.
EDITH STEINOn the question of relating to our fellowman – our neighbor’s spiritual need transcends every commandment. Everything else we do is a means to an end. But love is an end already, since God is love.
EDITH STEIN